CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – As part of celebrations to mark the national holiday named in her honour, St Lucia’s sprint queen Julien Alfred was gifted $75, 000 and a special award here yesterday.
Alfred, St Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medalist and first gold medalist, who has been feted since returning to the island on Tuesday following her spectacular performance at the Paris Olympics, received the money from the St. Lucia Olympic Committee (SLOC) during a presentation.
Alfred wrote her name into her country’s history books last month at the Paris Olympics when she won gold in the women’s 100 metres and silver in the 200 metres. Along with the cash, the 23-year-old also received a special award from George Pagoulatos, the Greek Ambassador to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Julien Alfred Day will culminate with a celebratory concert at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Friday evening, where her accomplishments will be formally honoured.
