Black women are outchea taking up the 2024 Paris Olympics!
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St. Lucia Sprinter Takes Home Gold Medal
Congratulations are to ensure that Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred! The sprinter won the ladies’s 100-meter dash in 10.72 seconds at State de France on the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking the primary medal of any kind for her home country.
Julien Alfred narrowly outpaced Sha’Carri Richardson, ending in 10.72 seconds. Sha’Carri, representing Team USA, got here in second with a time of 10.87 seconds, earning her a silver medal. Melissa Jefferson, also of Team USA, secured the bronze medal with a time of 10.92 seconds.
After winning her gold medal, Julien Alfred spoke exclusively with AP News. The St. Lucian sprinter was overjoyed with emotions and burst into tears moments later.
“It means loads to me. It means loads to my coach. It means loads to my country. I’m sure they’re celebrating at once,” Julien said.
Julien Alfred’s victory surprised many, as NBC News notes, because Sha’Carri Richardson had demonstrated exceptional speed and consistency throughout the 2023 season.
Despite not winning gold in the person event, Sha’Carri still has a chance to secure a gold medal within the 4 x 100 relay on August 9, in line with the Latest York Times.
Social Media Reacts
Instagram user @lijitimate wrote, “Pleased with Julien!! Product of St. Lucia. Went to highschool and competed in Jamaica! A large win for her small but resilient island. Know her name. 🥇”
Instagram user @howijourney wrote, “Our 1st Olympic medal and it’s GOLD 🏅”
While Instagram user @get_moefit wrote, “Pleased with Julian she worked rattling hard. All the women did and so they all will only improve! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾”
Then Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, “Shacarri overcame a lot adversity!! And still made it to the Olympics and remains to be number 2 fastest on the earth within the 100m that’s commendable.”
One other Instagram user @mia_raye3 wrote, “The very fact she got here in second while not having the ability to warm up! Good for her.”
Finally Instagram user @beyoncexsavage_ wrote, “Either way brown girls are taking the 2024 Olympics Congratulations to all of them 🫶🏾”
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