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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 .
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 ...
In the 2020 Olympics, Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian ran 9.83 in his semi-final heat and became the first athlete without African heritage to reach the final since 1980 within the span of 40 years, setting an unofficial fastest 60 metres split record en route. 9.83 is also the second-fastest semi-final time and made him the fifth-fastest man in ...
In the women’s 100m Diamond League Final, Alfred gained an early lead that she never relinquished to finish off her 2024 track season on a high note. The former Longhorn ran the race in 10.88 ...
Julien Alfred won the 100 meters, the 200 and ran the opening leg of the 4x100 meter relay for the Texas women and the Longhorns won fifth team title in program history Saturday night at the NCAA ...
PARIS — Since qualifying for the Olympics in 2021 only to be barred from competing, American sprinting star Sha’Carri Richardson had waited three years for her second chance at a golden moment.
In the final, Alfred got out to a quick start, her rapid acceleration taking a clear lead in the first 10 metres. Next to her, Richardson gave up .08 just in reaction time, putting her dead last at the same point. As Alfred expanded her lead, a row of chasers formed across the track; Mujinga Kambundji, Clayton, Melissa Jefferson and Neita. Ta ...
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