Saint Lucian sprint champion who became the first athlete from her country to win Olympic gold when she triumphed in the 100m at Paris 2024, a historic and emotional moment for the small Caribbean island.
Julien Alfred is from Saint Lucia and made history as her country's first Olympic gold medallist when she won the women's 100m at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Her extraordinary performance — achieved after she transferred to the University of Texas — produced one of the Games' most emotional moments, with an entire small island nation celebrating a historic achievement.
100m and 200m sprinting, first Saint Lucian Olympic gold medalist
How They Played
Explosive starter with strong finishing speed in sprints
Lasting Impact
Historic Olympic champion who put Saint Lucia on the athletics map