– Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia won gold in the women’s 100m Olympic final, beating pre-race favourite Sha’Carri Richardson
– Alfred dedicated her victory to her late father, who passed away in 2013
– Richardson took silver while her compatriot Melissa Jefferson won bronze, marking the first time American runners have won two medals in the event since 1996
– Alfred’s manifesting her victory that morning and her rise from the Youth Olympic Games to college champion led to her Olympic success
– Richardson’s slow start in the race cost her the gold, with Alfred taking the lead early on
– Richardson still has potential for future success, including a potential rematch with Alfred in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.