American sprinter Gabby Thomas secured Olympic 200m gold with a dominant performance, denying Julien Alfred a sprint double. Thomas, who previously won bronze in Tokyo and silver in last year’s world championships, crossed the finish line in 21.83 seconds. Alfred, who won Saint Lucia’s first Olympic medal in the 100m, took silver in 22.08 seconds.
Results for: Julien Alfred
Julien Alfred of St. Lucia etched her name in history by securing the gold medal in the women’s 100m sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the nation’s first-ever Olympic medal. Sha’Carri Richardson, the pre-race favorite, took home the silver.