Julien Alfred Shines: Unearths Gold in Rainy Olympic 100 Meters
Julien Alfred from St. Lucia won the Olympic gold medal in the 100 meters, beating the hyped favorite Sha'Carri Richardson. Alfred's victory was a significant achievement for her small Caribbean island. Richardson, who came in as the favorite, finished with silver after struggling with her performance all summer.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Saint-Denis | Updated: 04-08-2024 08:23 IST | Created: 04-08-2024 08:23 IST
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On a rainy evening at the Stade de France, St. Lucia's Julien Alfred clinched the Olympic gold in the 100 meters, defeating the highly-anticipated favorite, Sha'Carri Richardson.
Alfred's win, clocking 10.72 seconds, marked the first Olympic medal for her Caribbean nation, beating Richardson by .15 seconds.
Richardson's silver followed a season of uneven performances, highlighting Alfred's triumph on the Olympic stage.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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