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Julien Alfred: St. Lucia's Olympic Gold Medalist
St. Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred's gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the challenges she overcame.
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- What are Alfred's future goals in athletics?
- With her Olympic success and young age, Alfred has set her sights on winning gold medals in both the 100 and 200 meters at the 2025 World Athletics Championships and inspire the next generation.
- How did St. Lucia celebrate Alfred's success?
- Following her Olympic success, Alfred returned to St. Lucia to a hero's welcome, celebrating with her people and receiving immense appreciation for her achievements.
- What challenges did Alfred face before the Olympic Games?
- After winning gold at the World Indoor Championships, Alfred contemplated withdrawing from the Olympics due to immense pressure and mental health concerns but her coach intervened and helped her overcome it.
- What was the significance of Alfred's victory for St. Lucia?
- Alfred's victory was significant as it was St. Lucia's first-ever Olympic medal, marking a historic achievement for the small island nation.
- What was Julien Alfred's achievement at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
- Julien Alfred, from St. Lucia, won gold in the women's 100-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, setting a new world record time of 10.72 seconds.