Olympics | Saint Lucia's Alfred wins women's 100m gold at Paris Games

PARIS, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred secured her country's first ever Olympic gold medal by winning the women's 100m final at the Paris Games on Saturday.

The 23-year-old crossed the line in 10.72 seconds, ahead of American Sha'Carri Richardson, who claimed silver in 10.87.

Melissa Jefferson, also of the United States, took bronze in 10.92.