Julien Alfred, a 23-year-old sprinter from St Lucia, triumphed at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the 100m title, marking a historic first gold for her nation. Overcoming personal struggles, including the loss of her father and mental health challenges, Alfred found support from her coach Edrick Floreal. Her victory not only brought her personal glory but also celebrated her father’s memory as she achieved a national record time of 10.72 seconds, defeating world champion Sha’Carri Richardson.