Julien Alfred earns St. Lucia's first Olympic medal in the 100 meters.

SAINT DENIS, France: When Julien Alfred rang the winning bell at the finish line to confirm that she had won the 100 meters at the Olympics, the memories came flooding back. A sound that gave the entire scene a genuine sense. She recalled her childhood days spent running around in her bare feet in St. Lucia. And to everyone who supported her during the process. And the strongest recollection, the one that brought her to tears, was thinking about her late father, who thought that this kind of event was feasible.