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Julien Alfred of St. Lucia won that nation's first-ever Olympic medal in the women's 100-meter final in 10.72 seconds, stunning the favorite, American Sha'Carri Richardson, for the gold and the glory. Melissa Jefferson, Richardson's training partner, won bronze.
The race, which took place in pouring rain, was not close from the beginning, as Alfred carved out a lead within the first 10 meters and never let it go. Richardson kicked hard but could not catch up after a slow start, finishing in 10.85. Jefferson ran 10.92.
Richardson won gold in the event at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, setting up high expectations for her performance in Paris.