Three Americans lined up, the most since 2012. For the first time since 1996, there was only one Jamaican. And Saint Lucia made a first-ever appearance in the final of the women’s 100m dash at the Olympic level. In Lane 6, Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred was flanked by Americans, Sha’Carri Richardson and Melissa Jeferson. Tia Clayton, the 19-year-old Jamaican went in Lane 4, just outside of the veteran African champion, Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith.
Rain in Saint Lucia, rain in Paris. Cool conditions for what promised to be an historic final.
And it was the 23-year-old from Ciceron making history, running a national record 10.72 seconds for the gold medal on the purple tracks of the Stade de France. Richardson was a distant second in 10.87, and Jefferson third in 10.92.
Alfred now adds the Olympic title to her World Indoors 60m title, both firsts for Saint Lucia.
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Congratulations Santa Lucia! Hugs from Brasil <3
All the best from Norway! Well deserved.
Great successo!! Faster then the wind! Beautiful Gold metal for a beautiful Island 👍👍🇱🇨
Well done Julien and St. Lucia from the UK!
🇱🇨🥇👏👏👏👏👏👏 Women’s 100m Champion -Julien Alfred; 4th fastest Cbean athlete ever.
🇩🇲🥇👏👏👏👏👏👏 Women’s Triple Jump Champion – Thea La Fond
🥈🥉 🇯🇲 Women’s Triple Jump and men’s Shotput respectively
🇬🇩 🥉Men’s Dicathlon
I feel so proud to be a West Indian. When one does well we all feel proud. Enjoy the celebrations, St. Lucia. You deserve it! From an elated 🇧🇧
This goes to show you that small island people can do great things congrats Miss Alfred
Congrats Ju-Ju! So proud of you! Have been crying for the last 45 mins. – tears of joy!
You held your composure, form & speed well over the last 50 metres…so much so that you thought to rip off your bib in exultation, 2 metres before the finish line – incredible!
Now, let’s get a a repeat for the 200 metres! I would be the happiest man on earth!
A brilliant run, full of composure and great style. The Americans looked terrified before the start. A great night that all St Lucians should be proud of. The fastest female on the planet co es from the Island paradise.
Congratulations to Ms. Alfred and to all of the people of that beautiful island nation, St. Lucia! Sport can bring the world together 🏟 🌎
Olympic Women’s 100m Champion indeed. Congratulations Miss Julien Alfred and to all Saint Lucians celebrating at home and abroad…a time to feel proud and celebrate as we have created history. Thanks to all the well wishes for celebrating with us this momentuous occasion. Proud to be Saint Lucian, Proud be be from the Caribbean….
Moved to tears! What a great moment! Big congratulations from Norway!
Congratulations I’m so proud of you .your hard work finally paid off ,keep up the good work 🇱🇨.from Philadelphia more gold medals to come 🏅
All the best and Congratulations from a Bangladeshi-Canadian.
Amazing race and athlete! Go St Lucia 🙂
Congrats from the USA. An amazing race and an amazing athlete!
Congrats to all of St. Lucia on your Good Medal. There is an old saying, “it takes a whole community to raise a child.” It takes a whole nation to raise a Gold Medalist. Be proud for Julian and be happy for your country. (With love from CANADA)
🎉🏅 Julien has won gold for St. Lucia! Your small island has conquered the world today. With a big heart and sweat, Julien has made history. Pride and honor for St. Lucia! Celebrate this moment, it belongs to all of you. 🇱🇨✨
congratulations to miss alfred she has done her family proud and her country proud
Was in Saint Lucía earlier this year with my son, and want to congratulate the wonderful people of this island on their amazing Olympic gold run by Julien. Congratulations from Ireland.
Well done and well deserved!
Cried for joy when I saw Julien win for St. Lucia! I lived and worked in Castries back in the 1980’s and had many friends from Ciceron. May her victory be not only for the pride of St. Lucia but for the glory of God.
We want to congratulate the wonderful people of this island on their amazing Olympic gold run by Julien. Congratulations from Ireland.
Absolutely beautiful and deserved win. Congratulations St. Lucia from Kenya..
Congrats juju and slu. To that need to hear this: Please dont give HTS sole right to show any sport again. This has to be my worst experience watching the Olympics and I know I am not the only one. HTS make me bust out the fire stick……..
What an extraordinary Win, Big Love from St John. VI
Big congratulations to Ms. Alfred and St. Lucia! I spent my honeymoon in St. Lucia. What a beautiful island and what a great win for this gorgeous country! (From Maryland/USA)
CONGRATULATIONS ! to LL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF ST. LUCIA ! FROM DULUTH MINNESOTA our daughter taught school Carmen Rene school in 2007 and we fell in love with the lovley people there. Best wishes !
That felt soooo good to watch. I feel so proud and happy for Julien Alfred and all Lucians, and even though I’m up in CDA., my Lucian heart pumped like crazy to see that sweet success. 238 square miles of power in her legs…
I want to thank all the well wishes from around the world who are celebrating with Saint Lucians on this historic moment. We acknowledge your commendations and taking the time to come on this platform to share your joy and elation with us. I also want to congratulate all Caribbean Olympians who have won a medal of any colour for representing the nation. ONE LOVE, ONE CARIBBEAN.
Thank you Julien , you have made us proud. Many thanks to our Jamaican family, you guided our daughter superbly. Many thanks to her coach you have the midas touch. Many thanks to the university in Texas , you brought our girl to the world. Many thanks to her St.Lucian coach , you set this wonderful girl on the right path.
Fantastic result. Prepare for an influx of visitors next year!!!
Congrats! Cheering you on!
Greatest (only?) achievement in your 45 years of independence. No doubt Government will want to take all the credit for her being able to run very fast. LOL. Declare a national holiday, everyone here loves an excuse not to work.
Congratulations for Julien and to Saint Lucia. I am so happy that your country now has the world’s fastest woman. Walk proud and celebrate your national treasure.
Congratulations!! Your win was most deserved, and I truly hope that it results in improved resources for athletes and aspiring athletes in St. Lucia! Keep up the good work!