Saint Lucian sprinter who became her nation's first Olympic gold medallist, winning the 100m at Paris 2024 and setting new national records.
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
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Medal 100m Paris 2024
- Olympic Bronze Medal 200m Paris 2024
- World Indoor Championship Gold Medal 60m Glasgow 2024
- NCAA Indoor Championship Gold Medal 60m 2022
- NCAA Indoor Championship Gold Medal 60m 2023
- NCAA Indoor Championship Gold Medal 60m 2024
- NCAA Outdoor Championship Gold Medal 100m 2023
- NCAA Outdoor Championship Gold Medal 100m 2024
- Saint Lucia first-ever Olympic gold medal winner 2024
- IAAF World Athletics Female Athlete of the Year 2024