– Julien Alfred won the women’s 100m Olympic gold at Paris 2024, giving Saint Lucia its first Olympic medal
– Alfred dedicated her victory to her late father who passed away in 2013
– Sha’Carri Richardson won silver and Melissa Jefferson won bronze, marking the first time American runners have won two medals in the event since Atlanta 1996
– Alfred’s victory was a surprise as she beat pre-race favorite Richardson
– Alfred had manifested her victory and rose from winning silver at the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018 to becoming an NCAA champion
– Richardson’s slow start in races proved to be her downfall in the Olympic final
– Richardson may look forward to a potential rematch with Alfred at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics