Julien Alfred, like Sha’Carri Richardson, was awarded a national honour by the government of Saint Lucia for her legendary achievement in Paris subsequent to her historic triumph at the Olympic Games. In Paris, Alfred surprised Richardson by winning the women’s 100-meter race and setting a new personal record of 10.72 seconds. She became the first-ever gold medallist from Saint Lucia in Olympic history with her remarkable victory.
Not resting on her oars, the 23-year-old claimed the silver medal in the 200m event behind Gabby Thomas, thus leaving Paris with two medals in her Olympic debut.
For her historic feat, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Philip J. Pierre announced that September 27 will be declared “Julien Alfred Day,” a national holiday in her honour as the pride of their country.
Alfred’s honour is the same as Richardson received after a successful 2023 season which was highlighted by the American speedster winning the world 100m title in Budapest.
The Dallas Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees named the track at John Kincaide Stadium in Dallas, Texas, the Sha’Carri Richardson Track, and on November 10th, the city of Dallas, her hometown, declared it to be Sha’Carri Richardson Day.
Richardson and Alfred will rekindle their rivalry at the Brussels Diamond League final on September 14, where they’re scheduled to compete in the 100m for a chance to win their first Diamond trophy and have the bragging rights to close off the season.
