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Julien Alfred has detailed how her life and that of her family have changed since her Paris Olympic Games exploits.
Julien Alfred has opened up about how her life has changed since she made history for Saint Lucia at the Paris Olympic Games.
The 23-year-old became the first athlete from Saint Lucia to win a gold medal, beating pre-race favourite Sha’Carri Richardson to a second-place finish in the women’s 100m. She then went on to claim a silver medal in the women’s 200m, finishing second behind Gabby Thomas.
She went on to cap off her season with a win in the women’s 100m at the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels, Belgium. Following her impressive performance, Julien Alfred has earned a lot of praise from legends and admitted that her life has greatly changed since then.
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13:30 - 22.11.2024
'I wanted Usain Bolt to win'- Julien Alfred expresses her undying love for legendary Jamaican sprinter
Julien Alfred has explained why she always vouched for Usain Bolt to win all his races as she expressed her undying love for the legendary Jamaican sprinter.
In an interview with the Telegraph, the reigning world indoor champion revealed that it has been a ‘crazy’ affair for her but she is slowly but surely embracing the new-found fame. She revealed that her family members are also noticed everywhere they go, something they were not used to before the sprint sensation made history.
“It’s been a whirlwind for sure, but I have felt a lot of love and support from a lot of people over the past few months, from Saint Lucia, from around the world, from Caribbean people…overall, it’s been a great feeling,” Alfred said.
“Definitely. I get recognised more in person and wherever I travel. Even my family members. Now people know they’re my brothers and sisters, they get recognised as well and they get approached in town, at work, so it’s been life-changing for them as well.”
To celebrate her, the Saint Lucian government honoured her immensely with Friday, September 27, officially named as the 'Julien Alfred Day.' The government also announced that the Millennium Highway would be renamed the Julien Alfred Highway.
A monument would also be constructed in Julien Alfred’s honour as she also received EC$1 million (approximately $370, 020) and a piece of land. It was further revealed that plans are underway for a Julien Alfred commemorative stamp and a commemorative exercise book featuring photos of the Olympic champion.
She also received a special award from George Pagoulatos, the Greek Ambassador to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States and was gifted EC$75,000 from the St Lucia Olympic Committee (SLOC). She was also appointed Saint Lucia’s tourism ambassador.
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05:44 - 19.11.2024
Top 5 richest female track and field athletes
Track and field stars have been raking in the big bucks from their running careers and endorsement drals but who are the richest female runners in the world?
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