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Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred stunned Sha'Carri Richardson and the world when he blitzed to gold in the 100m in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
In a stunning upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred blitzed to gold in the 100m final, defeating the heavily favoured Sha'Carri Richardson of the United States.
But the secret behind Alfred's historic victory? A morning spent watching the races of Jamaican legend Usain Bolt.
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Bolt's Influence Propels Alfred to Shock Win
"Usain Bolt won so many medals, I went back this morning and watched his races," Alfred revealed after her win per SportsMax. "I'm not going to lie, it was all Usain Bolt's races this morning."
The Saint Lucian sprinter's words echoed the sentiment of many, as the iconic Bolt continues to inspire a new generation of track and field stars.
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Alfred's stunning performance, in which she crossed the line in 10.87 seconds, has solidified her status as one of the rising talents in the sport.
Richardson's Bid for Redemption Falls Short
Sha'Carri Richardson had come to the Olympics as the reigning World Champion, eager to claim her first Olympic gold medal.
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She had cruised through the semi-finals but found herself unable to keep up with the sheer pace of the Saint Lucian sprinter in the final.
Richardson settled for silver with a time of 10.92 seconds, while Melissa Jefferson claimed the bronze medal. Great Britain's Daryll Neita finished a close fourth, just missing out on a podium place.
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Bolt's Legacy Lives On
Julien Alfred's triumph over the heavily favoured Richardson has undoubtedly cemented her place as one of the rising stars of the sport.
But the young sprinter's journey serves as a testament to the enduring influence of sporting legends like Usain Bolt, who believes he still has the speed in him, whose races continue to inspire the next generation of champions.
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