100m Olympic gold medalist Julien Alfred begins charity at former school
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The event, which was the foundation’s inaugural initiative, connected Alfred to her roots as she addressed the young students via videoconference
100m Olympic gold medalist Julien Alfred launched her first charity program under the Julien Alfred Foundation (JAF), marking a significant milestone in her journey to give back to her community.
The 24-year-old sprint sensation organized a heartwarming pre-Christmas celebration for the students of Ciceron RC Combined School, her former primary school in Saint Lucia.
The event, which was the foundation’s inaugural initiative, connected Alfred to her roots as she addressed the young students via videoconference.
During her pep talk, she encouraged the children to dream big and remain resilient despite challenges.
She shared her joy on Instagram writing, “First event for JAF. No better place to start than at my primary school.”
The sprinter’s journey from the modest streets of Saint Lucia to the global stage of athletics is nothing short of inspirational.
In a recent interview featured in Netflix’s documentary Sprint, she explained her tough upbringing.
“I grew up in poverty. There would be gunshots throughout the night. It was a rough community, a rough childhood.
I just thought that I could use my talent to get out of the ghetto. It’s been a hell of a ride,” Alfred said.
Her hard work and motivation finally paid off at the Paris Olympics when she made history as Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist.
Her dominance continued when she outpaced Sha’Carri Richardson in the Diamond League final in Brussels, solidifying her status as one of the world’s elite sprinters.
That inspiring performance earned her the prestigious Female Athlete of the Year award, capping off an unforgettable season.
Despite her global success, Alfred has remained deeply connected to her roots.
Her Foundation aims to empower underprivileged children through education and sports and encourage them to overcome diversity.
As Alfred gears up for the 2025 Tokyo World Championships, her focus remains on solidifying her legacy.
“My motivation is to be the best in the world, to be my best self, the best athlete I can be, and to prove to myself that I belong here,” she shared on the Flocast Podcast.
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