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Julien Alfred has shared an emotional account of her historic homecoming after becoming St. Lucia's first Olympic medalist.
St. Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred has recalled the emotional and unforgettable moment she returned home to Saint Lucia after making history at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The 23-year-old track sensation, who became the island nation's first Olympic medalist, shared her feelings during The Bowerman Presentation, where she was honored alongside fellow athletes, including American sprinter and Olympic silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson.
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Reflecting on the heartwarming reception she received, Alfred said:
"I was overwhelmed... I was just bombarded with lots of love on the plane, at the airport by my fellow St. Lucians. Just stepping off the plane, and the welcome I received, is truly motivating for me. You know I really love my country, and how they continue not to disappoint me."
Alfred’s triumphant return to Saint Lucia was a moment of national pride. Her extraordinary achievements in Paris — a gold medal in the women's 100m and a silver in the 200m — marked a historic milestone for the Caribbean nation.
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The sprinter's achievements were celebrated by an outpouring of love and admiration from her compatriots, both at home and abroad.
The young athlete's journey to Olympic glory was far from straightforward.
Despite being a silver medalist at the Buenos Aires Youth Olympics and having strong performances in earlier competitions, Alfred was not widely seen as a favorite for Olympic gold in Paris.
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Alfred's 2024 season was nothing short of spectacular as she began the year with a world-leading time of 6.98 seconds in the 60m dash at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow.
In June, she set a personal best of 10.78 seconds at a meet in Kingston, solidifying her status as a top contender heading into the Olympics.
Her victory in the 100m event in Paris was a dramatic and emotional moment.
With the spotlight initially on American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, Alfred’s remarkable performance captured the attention of the world.
The 200m final saw her claim silver after a thrilling race against American runner Gabby Thomas, who edged her out for gold.
Despite finishing second, Alfred cemented her legacy by becoming the first St. Lucian athlete to win multiple Olympic medals.
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Following her Olympic success, Alfred was named Saint Lucia’s Tourism Ambassador, a recognition that highlights her impact both on and off the track.
"September 26th was truly a special day for me. I’ve always taken much pride in representing my country both on or off the track, but being officially announced as a Tourism Ambassador and being the Tourism Gimie Awardee for 2024, brings me an unwavering amount of joy.," she wrote.
Alfred’s accomplishments extended beyond the Olympics. She capped off her season with a victory in the Diamond League finals, becoming the first St. Lucian athlete to win the prestigious trophy.
Her time of 10.88 seconds in the final cemented her status as one of the top sprinters in the world.
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