Opposition leader Allen Chastanet has lauded Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 100-meter event, setting a new national record of 10.72s in the final.
Her medal was the first-ever for Saint Lucia at the Olympics.
Alfred also won a silver medal in the Women’s 200 metres.
“To not only claim one Olympic medal, but to double your triumph is beyond extraordinary. You’ve etched your name in history as a beacon of inspiration for our nation,” Opposition leader Allen Chastanet wrote on Facebook.
“Words cannot express the immense pride and admiration we feel for you, Julien,” the United Workers Party (UWP) leader stated.
“You are not just an athlete; you are an inspiration, a symbol of what sheer talent, unwavering dedication, and the indomitable spirit of Saint Lucia can achieve. Words cannot express the depth of our admiration and gratitude,” he wrote.
“Thank you for carrying our flag with such honor and glory. You are a true champion in every sense of the word,” the Micoud South MP stated.
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Hypocrite, hypocrite. You must have forgotten you stopped the $150. 00 hypocrite
Again a huge congratulations from Norway! You’re an inspiration!
Allen is a sham/ snake. Wasn’t it your government who removed the subvention of $150:00 US ? Wasn’t it your government who accused Shawn of the Ministers account? Wasn’t it your government who wanted to jail Shawn for that same $150 :00. Today you’re hyping up and talking about glory, when you took away her glory.
Shameless Man.
Every body wants to take credit shame on you all
The Leader of the opposition is a St. Lucian and like every other St. Lucian, he lauds Miss. Julien Alfred on her achievements at the Paris Olympics but here comes two senseless persons, ‘TroyFrancis’ and ‘senior’ playing politics with the whole thing. I am getting sick of you guys. Why didn’t you say something to praise the achievements of the Olympian instead, if you have nothing good to say about anything, you should just keep quiet.
so true eagle eyes…
Love ❤️ would be a good idea ❗
Chastanet shows no shame whatsoever! It seems he’s suffering from a serious case of selective memory!
I am neither UWP or SLP – however if a stipend was interrupted for this young lady by a particular party leader – which by the way is no money – $150.00. Whoever made the decision to stop – you should have not have any input into her success story – after all you tried to hinder her. It would therefore, be in your best interest to remain quiet. However, the problem with most Lucians is – they take issue with the truth and they are FAKE. Here is the reality “the truth makes you free” — Amen