Julien Alfred made history by winning Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal in the women’s 100m final, finishing with a time of 10.72 seconds. She was followed by Sha’Carri Richardson who won silver and Melissa Jefferson who won bronze. This victory is a significant milestone for the small island nation, with Alfred hoping it will help improve sports facilities. Alfred credits her success to watching Usain Bolt’s races for inspiration. Richardson, who had faced setbacks including a suspension and the death of her mother, finally achieved her goal of winning an Olympic medal. The race marked a significant moment for both athletes, with Alfred standing tall as the Olympic champion.