St Lucia’s Julien Alfred and Dominica’s Thea LaFond created history at the Stade de France, here in Paris, yesterday, putting their respective countries on the Olympic medal table for the very first time. And they did it in fine style, both Caribbean ladies striking gold!
Alfred dominated the women’s 100 metres final, the 23-year-old getting out of the blocks well, powering to the front, and staying there for victory in 10.72 seconds—a new national record. Sha’Carri Richardson recovered from a sluggish start to snatch silver in 10.87. Her fellow American, Melissa Jefferson clocked 10.92 for...
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Author: Kwame Laurence