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The Real Science of Sport Podcast
Paris 2024 Daily: Day 9 - Julien Alfred: Olympic 100m champion. Plus cycling, swimming & relay analysis
Aug 4, 2024
Julien Alfred, the new Olympic 100m champion and surprise gold winner in Paris, discusses her remarkable victory, edging out World title holder Sha'Carri Richardson. The conversation reveals how Alfred's training hints foreshadowed her performance. Sha'Carri shares her struggles, particularly with starts. Femke Bol also shares insights on her stunning relay run that shocked the USA. The podcast highlights interesting updates from cycling, including Remco Evenepoel's historic road race win, and sheds light on swimming's recent medal-rich events.
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- Julien Alfred's stunning victory in the women's 100-meter final showcased her exceptional form leading up to the Olympics, defeating Sha'Carri Richardson.
- Remco Evenepoel made history by winning both the time trial and road race golds, emphasizing the importance of tactical prowess in cycling competitions.
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