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World Athletics, the international governing body for track and field, is awarding prize money for gold medalists in Paris.
Julien Alfred clinched the gold medal in the women’s 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking a historic moment for both herself and her country.
The 23-year-old from Saint Lucia crossed the finish line in a stellar time of 10.72 seconds, establishing herself as the world’s fastest woman and delivering Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic gold medal.
Alfred’s victory is not only a personal triumph but a significant achievement for her nation.
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The win comes as a ground-breaking milestone, as Saint Lucia had previously never secured an Olympic gold medal.
Alfred’s dominant performance in the final was a culmination of her incredible talent and hard work, particularly highlighted by her swift start and unyielding pace throughout the race.
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In addition to the glory and prestige, Alfred will also be awarded $ 50,000 (Ksh 6.5million) for her gold medal performance, as confirmed by World Athletics.
This financial reward underscores the magnitude of her achievement and provides further recognition of her exceptional athletic prowess.
The Paris 2024 Olympics saw a notable absence of Jamaican star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who withdrew before the semi-finals.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Julien Alfred shakes off competition from Sha'Carri Richardson to win women's 100m title
Julien Alfred was off to a great start in the blocks and powered through to the finish line, taking the win in a national record time of 10.72.
This unexpected turn of events paved the way for Alfred’s ascent to the top of the podium.
The competition was fierce, with Sha’Carri Richardson of the USA taking silver and Melissa Jefferson also from the USA securing bronze.
Great Britain's Daryll Neita finished just shy of the podium, missing out on a medal by a narrow margin.
Julien Alfred’s historic win is a testament to her extraordinary skill and determination, and it has etched her name into the annals of Olympic history, inspiring athletes from Saint Lucia and beyond.
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