Julien Alfred is the new fastest woman in the world after she beat Sha’Carri Richardson in the Paris Olympics women’s 100-meter final. Here’s why it’s not a surprise result.
American sprinting star Sha’Carri Richardson entered the 2024 Paris Olympics as the clear favorite to win the gold medal in the 100 meters, but she was denied not by any of the Jamaican trio of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (withdrew from the semifinals due to injury), Elaine Thompson-Herah (injured and not in Paris)...