Jubilation in Caribbean at St Lucia’s and Dominica’s first Olympic medals

Sprinter Julian Alfred and triple jumper Thea LaFond both win gold on Saturday There was jubilation in the Caribbean on Sunday after St Lucian sprinter Julian Alfred and Dominican triple jumper Thea LaFond secured their countries’ first ever medals, both golds. From entering the Games as a little-known competitor, Julian Alfred demonstrated immense athletics prowess by winning the women’s 100-metre finals on Saturday, in 10.72sec.