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St Lucia’s Julien Alfred wins gold while USA’s Richardson finishes second in women's 100m at Paris

 St Lucia’s Julien Alfred wins gold while USA’s Richardson finishes second in women's 100m at Paris
Source : Julien Alfred celebrates after crossing the 100m finish line ahead of Sha’Carri Richardson, left and Melissa Jefferson, right. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred has surprised the world by beating the favourites to win the Olympic women's 100-metres title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Alfred won St. Lucia's first-ever medalist at the Games.

As the rain teemed down at a raucous Stade de France, Alfred dominated the final and took victory by a clear margin with a national record of 10.72 seconds.

American world champion Sha'Carri Richardson took silver in a time of 10.87 seconds, with compatriot Melissa Jefferson finishing third with a time of 10.92.

 Source: olympics.com

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