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Sport Today: Julien Alfred - The Race of My Life
St Lucia's Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred tells Sport Today's Lee James about her historic year
St Lucia's Julien Alfred became a household name in 2024 after storming to gold in the 100-metre final during the Paris Olympic Games. It was the first time St Lucia has ever won an Olympic medal.
In this special edition of Sport Today, she speaks to Lee James about what it took to become an Olympic champion and also having a national day in her honour back home.
Image: Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia celebrates winning the gold medal during the Women's 100m Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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