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Julien Alfred (born 10 June 2001) is a Saint Lucian sprinter. She won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 100 metres event , setting a new national record of 10.72s in the final. Her medal was the first-ever Olympic medal for Saint Lucia .
Julien Alfred, of Saint Lucia, poses after winning the women's 100 meters during the Diamond League final 2024 athletics meet in Brussels, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
Alfred won the event in 10.72 seconds on Saturday in what was the eighth-fastest women’s 100 time in history. Her margin of victory was the second largest in an Olympic final since 2008, too.
PARIS — Julien Alfred awoke at 5 a.m. on the morning of the Olympic 100-meter final feeling like she needed some extra inspiration. The St. Lucia sprinter opened her journal and wrote the words ...
Julien Alfred won the nation's first and only medals to date in 2024, earning both a gold in the women's 100 metres with a new national record (10.72s), and a silver in the women's 200 metres. It was the first time since 2004 that the 100m winner was not an athlete from Jamaica.
At the Olympics, Alfred crossed the finish line in 10.72 seconds. Richardson was timed at 10.87 seconds while bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson finished in 10.92 seconds.
NR = National record; PB = Personal best; SB = Season best; N/A = Round not applicable for the event; ... Julien Alfred: 100 metres: 11.05 Q: 10 DQ did not advance ...
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins gold in the 100-m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France on Aug. 03, 2024 in Paris, France. Credit - Pete Dovgan—Getty Images.