St Lucia’s Julien Alfred wins gold while USA’s Richardson finishes second in women's 100m at Paris

Paris-Olympics-2024

St Lucia’s Julien Alfred wins gold while USA’s Richardson finishes second in women's 100m at Paris

By Rashika Kumar

Sunday 04/08/2024

Source : Julien Alfred celebrates after crossing the 100m finish line ahead of Sha’Carri Richardson, left and Melissa Jefferson, right. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

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

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