Winning an Olympic medal is awesome on its own, but when you also make history? That’s next-level iconic! Remember when Julien Alfred zoomed down the track to grab gold in the women’s 100m at the Paris 2024 Olympics on August 3? That was no ordinary win—it was something way bigger! She became the first-ever Olympic medallist from tiny Saint Lucia, turning her victory into a legendary moment that’ll be talked about for ages.

Now, this St. Lucian superstar, who used to run barefoot as a kid, isn’t just any athlete—she’s a total legend. Seriously, there are poems, paintings, and even a calypso song all dedicated to her. But now it’s time for something more special! This win didn’t just stop at a medal—it brought Julien Alfred waves of love and appreciation from her proud island nation. Hint: think homecoming queen vibes!

St. Lucia’s double Olympic champion returned home to a hero’s welcome at Hewanorra International Airport on Tuesday, and it was nothing short of magical. The Prime Minister himself, Philip J. Pierre, alongside other government officials and the St. Lucia Olympic Committee crew, made sure to roll out the red carpet for her.

Citius Mag jumped on X on September 24 to share the awesome news about Julien Alfred’s homecoming, dropping a sweet video of her arrival with tons of fans there to celebrate, including her proud mom! But wait, there was something extra special—she had a car all decked out just for her, with her Olympic picture and name splashed on the side. This ride took her from the airport to what felt like a mini rally, with fans all around her car trying to snag a quick selfie. Seriously, what a moment! It was all kinds of special!

Hold up, it gets better! This wasn’t just your average welcome. The Prime Minister announced that September 27 will now be known as “Julien Alfred Day” and, yep, it’s officially a public holiday. Oh, and of course the fans were all over it!

Some showed up to cheer her on in person, while others flocked to the comments, sending all the love. One fan even wrote, “Awww dis makes me wanna cry 🥹 love me some Julien Alfred content.” It’s an emotional moment for everyone. I mean, she didn’t just make history with one meal; she went and grabbed two! A gold in the 100m and silver in the 200m. What a way to put Saint Lucia on the sports pinnacle stage! And the excitement doesn’t stop there!

Fans get all the feels with Julien Alfred’s return

The sprint queen Julien Alfred’s return to her homeland was an epic moment, and fans were all about showing love for their champ online as well! One user popped up and said, “Hellloooo sprint queen is here #juju” A sprint queen, you say? Absolutely! Not only did Julien Alfred snag two shiny medals at the Olympics, but she also broke records, setting a new national mark of 10.72 seconds in the 100m final. Now that’s what you call royalty on the track!

Coming from a tiny Caribbean island, Julien Alfred definitely faced her fair share of struggles. “Growing up, I used to be on the field struggling, with no shoes, running barefoot, running in my school uniform, running all over the place,” she shared. But none of that held her back from making history!

‘Track and Field Gazette’ also jumped onto X to share the excitement, posting, “Beautiful welcome home for Julien Alfred 🇱🇨 on the streets of St. Lucia, celebrating her historic achievement of winning the country’s first-ever Olympic medals – GOLD & Silver! All from a small Caribbean island with just 180,000 people!” How inspiring is that?

One user couldn’t help but joke, “Right now deh is Julien Alfred that’s the prime minister not pip” And while Philip J. Pierre might be the Prime Minister, that day was all about celebrating Alfred, who also snagged gold in the 60 meters at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. It was her moment to shine, and everyone was here for it!