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Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred wins gold in the women's 100m final at Paris 2024, clocking 10.72 seconds and defeating US star Sha’Carri Richardson. Jamaican legend Shelley-Anne Fraser-Pryce withdrew due to a rule enforcement issue and injury. Alfred's victory marks Saint Lucia's first Olympic gold medal.
Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred clinched the gold medal in the women’s 100m final at Stade de France, clocking in at 10.72 seconds. Alfred edged out American favorite Sha’Carri Richardson, who finished in 10.87 seconds. The event saw unexpected drama as Jamaican sprint legend Shelley-Anne Fraser-Pryce withdrew before the semi-finals due to a rule enforcement issue. Fraser-Pryce was denied access to the warm-up area for not arriving with the team bus, and an injury was cited as the official reason for her withdrawal.
Social media erupted in celebration of Alfred’s victory, marking Saint Lucia's first-ever Olympic gold medal. Users praised her outstanding performance and historic achievement. Congratulatory messages flooded in, highlighting the significance of this win for both Alfred and Saint Lucia.
