St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred has surprised the world by beating the favourites to win the Olympic women's 100-metres title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Alfred won St. Lucia's first-ever medalist at the Games.
As the rain teemed down at a raucous Stade de France, Alfred dominated the final and took victory by a clear margin with a national record of 10.72 seconds.
American world champion Sha'Carri Richardson took silver in a time of 10.87 seconds, with compatriot Melissa Jefferson finishing third with a time of 10.92.
Source: olympics.com
