Few people expected that it was the girl from a small, beautiful island nation who would make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With a spectacular breakthrough from the first meters, Julien Alfred defeated Sha'Carri Richardson to win the precious gold medal, shocking the world of athletics.
Fairytale in the heart of Paris: Saint Lucia shines brightly
The real earthquake happened in the women's 100m when Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia, with her graceful steps and incredible speed, overcame all the American heavyweights that appeared in the final of this event, including Sha'Carri Richardson (10.87, silver), Melissa Jefferson (10.92, bronze) and Twanisha Terry (10.97, 5th) to win gold. This victory is not only a source of pride for Saint Lucia but also an inspiring fairy tale.
Outstanding female athlete won against the US to win gold medal in Athletics
Track and field fans across the country are still reeling from the shock. Just minutes ago, women's 100m world champion Sha'Carri Richardson was the favorite in the women's 100m.
No one could have predicted that the girl from a small island nation with a relatively unknown sporting background would be the biggest surprise of the 2024 Paris Olympics. St Lucia had never won a medal in the Olympics before. Perhaps the best part of this gold medal was that no one felt like it was an underdog victory or a battle for position. Instead, it was a dignified and fair competition, built up from the qualifying rounds with a fierce display of strength from Richardson’s next lane.
The St Lucian athlete's blistering runs helped her cross the finish line in 10.72 seconds.
In the semi-finals, Alfred beat Richardson with a time of 10.84 seconds. However, most people thought that the American runner did not give his all.
Just one day before the final, the American media was abuzz with the emotional story of Julien, a young girl who was described as “the next Sha’Carri Richardson”. Both of them carried childhood scars and silent pains that only they could understand. But it was those hardships that became the motivation for them to rise up and shine brightly on the international stage.
Julien, whose mother’s surname was Julien, lost her father at the age of 12. The pain was like a shadow covering the young girl’s life, even making her want to give up athletics. However, a trip to Jamaica – the homeland of Usain Bolt, and also the cradle of speed athletics – at the age of 14 ignited the passion in Julien’s heart. The little girl was determined to turn the pain into strength, step by step conquering the difficult challenges on the track.
Making his Olympic debut, facing the best on the planet and winning overwhelmingly, what Alfred did was simply unbelievable.
Julien Alfred's gold medal was a historic moment for Saint Lucia. It was not only the first gold medal but also the first medal (including gold, silver and bronze) for Saint Lucia in the history of the Olympics.
Olympics - a chance for talented people to shine
Julien Alfred, a gem polished by hardships, has shone brightly on the Olympic stage. Coming from a small country, the young girl has proven that dreams have no limits. Her story is an endless source of inspiration for those who are pursuing their passion.
Few people have ever heard of St Lucia, a Caribbean country with a population of 179,000.
Her inspirational story leaves the world in awe.
Paris 2024 has once again affirmed that the Olympics are not just a place for athletes to compete, but also a place to create historic moments and inspiring stories. And then, in a spectacular reversal, a new star has risen. Julien Alfred’s victory was not only a huge shock but also a powerful testament to the power of the sporting spirit. She has written a new chapter in athletics history and affirmed that the Olympics are always full of surprises.
The Olympics have become a place for talented athletes to shine.
The origin of the Olympic Games comes from Greece. Since ancient times, the Greek people have been famous not only for their brilliant civilization, but also for their martial spirit through sports. In this country, there have always been sports venues for athletes. To demonstrate the martial spirit, the Greek city-states sent their best athletes and sportsmen to compete. And that gave birth to the unified sports festival across Greece, called the Olympics.
With the theme “Together, for a Better Future”, Paris 2024 is not only a sporting event but also a call for unity, peace and environmental protection. The opening ceremony promises to be a spectacular artistic performance, honoring France’s rich cultural heritage and welcoming a new era of sport.
With the theme “Together, for a better future”, Paris 2024 is not only a sporting event but also a call for solidarity.
Millions of fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the top competitions and historic moments at Paris 2024. This promises to be an impressive and unforgettable Olympics, bringing pride to the French people and affirming Paris' position on the world sports map.
