Julien Alfred from St. Lucia continues to make headlines at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first athlete to win two medals since the athletics competitions began on August 1, solidifying her status among the elite in track and field. She made history by winning gold in the women’s 100m race, setting a national record of 10.72 seconds and becoming the first Saint Lucian to win an Olympic medal. Alfred added to her accolades with a silver medal in the women’s 200m race, marking her as the first from her country to win two Olympic medals. She finished with an impressive time of 22.08 seconds, trailing U.S. athlete Gabrielle Thompson, who won gold with a time of 21.83 seconds, while Brittany Brown from the U.S. took bronze with 22.20 seconds. Alfred’s achievements have sparked a wave of celebration in her home country of St. Lucia.
Julien Alfred Secures Second Medal for St. Lucia at Paris 2024
Julien Alfred of St. Lucia made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning both a gold medal in the women's 100m race and a silver medal in the 200m race, becoming the first athlete from her country to earn two Olympic medals.
