GABBY THOMAS WINS 200M GOLD, JULIEN ALFRED SILVER, BRITTANY BROWN BRONZE | PRESS CONFERENCE

[@deep8419]

Congratulations Julien Alfred you have make all Saint Lucian 🇱🇨 proud. Gold and Silver your first Olympics and the country first Olympic medal. We are so proud and happy.

[@Bessie-ff7rs]

Wow it’s her first Olympic. WoW. Congratulations from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Radiance230]

@@miraclemartinez6782hook em!

[@jeffersgrell8084]

She has made the whole Caribbean proud!

[@BlUESKIES1178]

@@deep8419 congratulations 🎈🍾 🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@BlUESKIES1178]

@@jeffersgrell8084yes she did

[@yogi8284]

Dear Julien. You have Saint Lucians talking and behaving like we ran those races and won those medals ourselves. The entire island has been on 🔥. Thank you! You are an inspiration and role model for our youth.

[@kantricedorsey8142]

So is it so difficult to congratulation all the ladies?

[@vanity1602]

@@kantricedorsey8142 He/She is Lucian, of course they're going to celebrate their own first.

[@RashaanHR02]

@@yogi8284 Julien🇱🇨🐐

[@kantricedorsey8142]

@@vanity1602 ...and that's fine, but they can give congrats to the others in the post as well. Many other do that. What I'm saying is celebrate all the medal winners! See how this person did it: @hillieduvalier 9 hours ago As a caribbean,I am happy for Juju & St.Lucia🇱🇨. Congratulation to Gabby and Brittany.

[@313-4Hitchens]

We Jamaicans are happy for St Lucians!!!!

[@sariahflorenville777]

As a Saint Lucian, I am so very proud of you Julien! We are standing with you. You have done so very well... Damn Proud Lucians!!

[@hilvernmason1940]

@@sariahflorenville777 oh yeah im so proud of our Caribbean athletes, especially our very own from Dominica 🇩🇲 Caribbean to the bone.

[@darrellid]

They've kind of adopted Julien in my hometown of Austin, Texas, but she's forever St. Lucian! Congratulations to your country and hope to see many more medals for this great champion. Hook 'em, 'Horns! \m/_

[@AlsoBrandonSmith]

She is Awesome! She definitely has a great future in this sport. Shout out to Julien Alfred, coming from the U.S.A

[@AlsoBrandonSmith]

@@darrellid I live in Austin too! Hook' em, baby. Produced one of the best from St. Lucian✊

[@baldinib1055]

how does it feel to live in small country? do you all know each other? sorry my country has 200 million people lol

[@Slow-Rolling]

All 3 ladies are very well spoken. The professionalism

[@soniacanalla900]

This is how I will wan't my daughters to conduct themselves, with class and lifting each other instead of putting others down. I'm proud of these 3 young women representing us all.

[@williamokuda8882]

I love the happiness on Gabby's face after she cross the line

[@annmariebusu9924]

Of course has been working a long time for this😂. I remember her running the 100 and deciding to focus on the 200. It finally paid off.

[@jolewis2057]

Well deserved.

[@boringlifeofateen]

I mean she's had Olympic bronze, she's had worlds silver. She's finally won the gold and she did it at the biggest meet in the world. Well deserved.

[@tom7471]

Three beautiful, intelligent and gifted athletes! Congrats to all. WTG, Gabby!

[@kesmeeldavis1951]

These ladies are the example young girls need to pursue their dreams. Gabby is so graceful. The way she includes the other ladies in her response shows how mature and confident she is. Julien, Brittney and Gabby congratulations 🎉

[@1777sammy]

Julien is so poised, calm and confident. Love you my country Champ......

[@RashaanHR02]

Facts

[@hillieduvalier]

As a caribbean,I am happy for Juju & St.Lucia🇱🇨. Congratulation to Gabby and Brittany.

[@AlexandreBoyerAugustin-fn9du]

Yeah yeah yeah I bet ur Jamaican too😂😂😂

[@hillieduvalier]

@@AlexandreBoyerAugustin-fn9du uh no.... and so what if i was???

[@BrandonPlayzHD]

@@AlexandreBoyerAugustin-fn9du idk if you noticed but most Caribbean countries support eachother even if their country doesnt win.

[@cashew515]

@@BrandonPlayzHD Gabby father is Jamaican,,so Jamaica actually won also!😀

[@BrandonPlayzHD]

@@cashew515 congrats but im not sure why you told me this

[@chinnalakshmannagarihariku6361]

The more I watch Gabby Thomas, the more I fall in love with her. She is not only incredibly beautiful but also a top-tier athlete and an eloquent speaker. Her desire to inspire the world is truly admirable. Seriously, this girl should be the next President of the United States!

[@ernestbalthazar6687]

@@chinnalakshmannagarihariku6361 I totally agree with you.

[@AB_1211]

Also a Harvard grad - bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Harvard University and a master's degree in public health from the University of Texas Health Science Center.

[@lexis4490]

Gabby is a star!

[@ivanwong6469]

Totally agree…… she’s so humble …unlike shacaari… gabby deserves this !!!!

[@jcsuperstar4646]

@@ivanwong6469Sha’Carri is humble. Get out of the past. Stop shooting down one sister to uplift the other. If you like Gabby, then show some class.

[@KingdomChildVee]

Congratulations Julien from a very proud Saint Lucian...you are a champion Gold and Silver 🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨

[@glens_place1090]

I love how Gabby brings everyone into the convo. she is so kind.

[@kstar1956]

The way I was hollering at the TV for my Girl Gabby! So happy for her, she deserved this one! Congrats to all the ladies. I'm a new fan Julien!

[@Anjies74]

Oh my!! Me too

[@pamelacovington-mcgee5777]

@@kstar1956 I was doing the same thing and yes Julien gained a new fan.

[@chrisc1881]

Congratulations to all the winners well done . As a St Lucian 🇱🇨 I want to extend special congratulations to Ms Alfred. You made your nation proud and also the region. Also winning Gold and Silver at your first Olympics is indeed a big deal.

[@dhgkjk]

Congratulations young ladies! Job well done. Julien A. You are AWESOME!

[@teanelson3486]

Well done Julian 🇱🇨 thank you for bringing home gold and silver. You have made us extremely proud 🇱🇨. Awesome job ladies 🎉🎉

[@RashaanHR02]

Brilliant Julien

[@iantheianthe846]

Gabby you are so intelligent and an articulate speaker. Congratulations on you Golden victory. From Saint Lucia

[@tbam73]

@@iantheianthe846 wow, lots of comments on several posts about how articulate she is.

[@panama8009]

Any time I hear one is articulate, it's the old fashion sideways racist complement. Nothing new. Like other athletes not articulate?

[@JaneDoane]

@@panama8009 fr

[@tascrphs]

@@panama8009 that's bee/s and irrelevant. Gabby is ridiculously articulate under any spectrum of analysis, regardless of her complexion. She's got that talent going for her - let that shine and people acknowledge it. It takes a ton of poise to process random questions, and deliver broadcaster like intelligent responses that provide new and unique insights. I'm West Indian and a Howard U. alum so i'm bias for my Caribbean and Afro-anywhere athletes, but we have to give credit where credit is due... Gabby is great, and she was BEFORE she won Gold.

[@iantheianthe846]

@@panama8009 YOU NEED HELP

[@NarrowRoad7]

Congratulations Julien, Gabby and Brittney !!! Such graceful and humble young ladies….also Gabby is half Jamaican, I am so proud 🇱🇨🇯🇲🇺🇸

[@denisebycapricorn]

And thats why Black Americans dont need to mix you ppl

[@AlexandreBoyerAugustin-fn9du]

Yeah yeah yeah. I bet ur Jamaican too😂😂😂😂

[@cynthialewis3785]

NarrowRoad7, she’s half Jamaican to be exact.

[@BrandonPlayzHD]

@@AlexandreBoyerAugustin-fn9du oh i see youre just tryna get a reaction out of others in the comments

[@Loveamericasave]

And she's all American her daddy was a deadbeat Jamaican all of her success is owed to her African-American, mother and God

[@stevewendymerley2666]

Congrats to all! Gabby, thank you for your wonderful sportsmanship! Julien thank you for inspiring the youth in your community as well!

[@sonyahferris5510]

Congratulations to all 3 of these beautiful ladies!!!❤❤❤

[@mr.charles5589]

I'm so happy for Julian. 🇱🇨❤❤ carribean pride baby😊

[@patriciabartley3831]

As a Jamaican, when our experienced stars were out of the race I always cheer for my Caribbean family. So happy for you and the people of St. Lucia

[@catherinevitalis5062]

Congratulations Julien Alfred. What a remarkable accomplishment; we (St. Lucians) are very very proud of you. Keep on doing what you do coz you do it so well.

[@derochelle8996]

Congratulations Gabby and Brittany!!! We are so proud of you guys!! ❤️🖤🇺🇸🏅🥉

[@gisant861]

yes govt of st lucia...take note....invest in sports.....way to go julien!!!!

[@BlUESKIES1178]

The eastern Caribbean should pool their resources and establish a track and field academy.🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@sharieannpryce9127]

Most definitely.

[@yvettelyn66]

Congratulations GABBY, VERY DESERVING. She has been doing 200meters for a long time.

[@Kimmymac45]

Special shout out to our hometown Queen Brittany Brown!❤❤

[@cindydavies3334]

I’m in Chicopee and I was jumping up and drown watching her win the gold 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JaneDoane]

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[@briafx]

🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️

[@evannehenry4992]

I love how she included julien Alfred in everything she says 🇱🇨❤️, nice well done girls🎉

[@Novelcharlie1]

Smart, humble, beautiful, and the perfect Olympian. Congrats to all!

[@officertdavis]

These guys really show alot of respect to each other and the people who paved the way. I wish shericka could have been in the race but I wish her many blessings. Congrats lady and bravo

[@kina559]

Congrats to all of you!!

[@gperr2716]

Gabby was phenomenal… congrats to Julien and Brittany as well

[@lisajones8094]

Great race ladies!🎉 Ms. Alfreddddd❤❤❤❤❤well done!! Again no matter the out come you made it!!😘😘😘

[@justinwilliams1117]

As a person who has parents from the islands and u.s ..I love to see this..rooting for everybody black.

[@MS-ii1sv]

So you're cheering for all the finalists?

[@justinwilliams1117]

@@MS-ii1sv I'm rooting for everybody black

[@fatwp6345]

@@justinwilliams1117 let em know!

[@MS-ii1sv]

@@justinwilliams1117 You definitely can't go wrong in the sprint events. I cheer for everybody white so I have to settle for some distance races and field events. But now I see the Jamaicans doing well there too. Pretty nice work from Stona in the Discus. That Jamaican speed plus some size is a pretty good combination for that event. Either way may the best man win.

[@trevorstuart490]

Am from Barbados 🇧🇧 but we'll done to the young lady from St Lucia Julien Alfred you have put ur at the top keep strong stay healthy continue reaching for higher heights. Gold and Silver medals St Lucia 🇱🇨 Gem .God Bless you 🙏

[@lonalxaia]

The Caribbean should have one big party. They know how to party.

[@marciaannepolius7047]

​@lonalxaia you're right about that 😂😂😂

[@lornajoseph5206]

Well done ladies. Fantastic race. Thank you for your amazing responses. Your medals are well deserved and all of you will contribute to the inspiration given to all little girls and young wonen out there who may have been hesitant, but now have a readon to believe that 'Winning is possible'. The humility from all three of you was also inspiring. Best wishes from the UK.

[@bernadetteeuristee4699]

Congratulations on your excellent achievements, Julien. A gold and silver medal!! Woww.. You have made St. Lucians proud. Continue your journey as an excellent athlete.

[@Enjoywatchingyoutube8227]

Wow St Lucia is such a beautiful place, I had to Google it. Congrats to all 3 they all seem like great women.

[@GadgetyMV]

Congratulations to all three! Gabby Thomas, not only running with such an elegant stride, but also eloquent and multi-talented Olympic champion. Brittany Brown, I hope you get a sponsor now, too.

[@tevisbryant4840]

Stop inviting the silver and bronze winners if you’re going to ignore them

[@sylviabutcher8280]

@@tevisbryant4840 I definitely concur. Too many questions were directed to one individual. I mean the bronze medalist only spoke like once if I'm correct

[@patriciawilliams6367]

So so true

[@kantricedorsey8142]

Go and watch the other press conferences. They do it to everyone. Even some of the questions are really silly!

[@kerahouse8663]

I mean she won the gold the other technically don’t count 😆😆😆😆🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@deborahblount8571]

You must have missed the beginning of interviews Julian was asked a question

[@lindahaynes1680]

Congratulations to Grabby, Julien and Brittany!! Keep up the great work!

[@Deni-nf1su]

12:50 Congratulation Julien on becoming the first Gold medalist for Saint Lucia. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@RashaanHR02]

Brilliant

[@LDVTennis]

Gabby is an elegant runner and champion...

[@marigoldservices9840]

She has good energy

[@nics4741]

Caribbean proud! 👏🏾 🎉 Congrats Julien you did your country proud St 🇱🇨 🇱🇨 🇱🇨 🇱🇨

[@SEEKButYOUCantHIDE]

Not all the Caribbean Islands , they didn’t run , stop trying to take st Lucas spot light

[@nathanwilliams760]

Congrats to all the athletes who won🎉A special congratulations to our Caribbean Queen Julien for raising our hopes and dreams❤

[@SMPink]

Julien girllll !!!! We are so proud of you!!! THANK YOU for representing us with so much class!!! 🩷🇱🇨💃🏽

[@RashaanHR02]

I know right

[@mikepourch]

Great job GABBY!!!

[@ghv91]

Absolutely so proud of ALL THREE!!!!! Incredible work

[@jenniferreid9942]

Wow I like this interview, they have a question for each athlete and this is so good. Hate it when they question only the winner and the next two seems to be invisible.

[@keciaanderson6317]

These ladies are so well as spoken.

[@Deni-nf1su]

Congratulations Gabby. So deserving of that Gold medal. You are surely are role model with everything you have accomplished 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Qutypie22]

Im so very proud of all of these ladies. Well done!

[@criticalthinking8982]

I love the group. Humility permeates it.

[@jolewis2057]

Julien, you made us proud 🇱🇨🫶🏾. Congratulations to Gabby and Brittany 🫶🏾 🇺🇸

[@sharonteron3000]

Congratulations to all but especially Caribbean lady Julien Alfred

[@kamuishortsgamer3728]

My god. Julien Alfred is just so majestic. Like, she mad fast, beautiful, strong, is a supreme talent from a low population island? Like, bruh? All I see is a star

[@neptune2266]

@@kamuishortsgamer3728 she is amazing and i am obsessed!!

[@Deborah-uv3jd]

😊JUJU your first Olympics & you took home GOLD & SILVER 🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨 we celebrate you

[@AB_1211]

💯

[@iantheianthe846]

THANK GOD FOR ANOTHER VICTORY. GREAT JOB JULIEN CONGRATULATIONS. THANKS TO JAMAICA FOR BUILDING HER FOUNDATION WHEN SAINT LUCIA COULDN'T. THANKS TO TEXAS USA. JUJU YOU ARE A BOSS. I'M A PROUD SAINT LUCIAN

[@dnyce8224]

Congrats and good to see that you guys are proud!!! And it’s very nice to see you acknowledge the other nations who contributed to Julien: 🇱🇨🇯🇲🇺🇸. You’re a class act!!!!! Sending my well wishes from the 🇺🇸.

[@annmariebusu9924]

Congratulations to Gabby its been a long time coming. Congratulations to Julien well done🎉.

[@RGibson116]

Congratulations Gabby, Julien and Britanny. You all handled the interview very well. Brit, so happy to see and hear from you. I saw you in the qualifying rounds, so to now see you with the bronze is fantastic. You all were amazing 🎉🎉🎉!

[@selamawitdyer]

Congratulations ladies! So proud of you Juju!! One love 🇯🇲 🇱🇨

[@RashaanHR02]

Brilliant

[@sabinoespinoza9986]

Did you all notice how well Gabby and Julien get along?❤ that’s so awesome. There’s so much respect between each other 🎉👏🏽 yesss!!!

[@frayserken]

JULIEN ALFRED was very respectful to the gold medalist she came for the press conference even though scharri and the other american refuse to attend JULIEN ALFRED 100m press conference

[@simplyroyalty7458]

@@frayserken yup. I said the same thing. She has so much class, humility, and sportsmanship. She will go far.

[@simplyroyalty7458]

@@frayserken I said the same thing. She has so much class, humility, and sportsmanship.She is destined for greatness.

[@jstme40]

Team USA did not refuse to go they had asked for the time to be moved since sha’Carri and Melissa where both in the training with the team for the 4 x100 race and the conference ppl refused to change it

[@marciaannepolius7047]

​@@jstme40thanks for that explanation. I was wondering what happened 🤔

[@Shekira-y2f]

Thanks you Julien …. We Lucian are extremely proud of you. You shine a light on your country… you represent us to the fullest…

[@kimnajulien2476]

Congratulations Juju🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨

[@hazelmiller9007]

Am jamaican and I love love Gabby so much... really admire how down to earth she is.....congrats to all ladies

[@SEEKButYOUCantHIDE]

Jamaica didn’t run nor win, Tether

[@JaneDoane]

.

[@yogi8284]

Dear Julien. You have Saint Lucians talking and behaving like we ran those raises and won those medals ourselves. The entire island has been on 🔥. Thank you! You are an inspiration and role model for our youth.

[@TheGauravkumarrathore]

Wow! I just love the way Gabby Thomas articulate her thoughts while speaking, she is truly an all-rounder personality ♡ Congratulations for the win 🥇

[@EC-vx2fc]

I am so proud of them all!! Congratulations ladies!! Way to go Julien!!! 🇱🇨🇱🇨

[@sherillemile9384]

Juju....St. Lucia is behind you 💯. Thank you for all you have done for us. We await your return. Big motorcade loading 🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨

[@euli0533]

Thank you Juju for your stellar performance on the tracks. Lucians are proud of you 🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨

[@milissadupres3048]

Proud of you Julian you made us soo happy!!!🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨

[@Empress-dc2ve]

Congratulations ladies. Julian we are indeed proud of you🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨 you represented your country well 🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨

[@davidbosquette2940]

I'm here for Julien. Congrats from 🇮🇪 to all the fans. Gold and silver. Very impressive 👌

[@rackymoni1337]

Soo Proud of You all.. as a Jamaican I've always loved Gabby and i am Happy for her..but my heart is rejoicing even more for Julien.. so proud of her it feels like she is Jamaican ❤❤❤ St. LUCIA IS REJOICING

[@ninobrazil5990]

Gaby you are such a great communicator and human being. A real example of greatness.

[@jemisykeni6549]

Well Done Girls, You all are champion in your own right and the World at large. Congratulation to you all. Awesome achievement.

[@Hipsnkurves]

Congratulations Gabby …..Gold looks good on you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@bonstad]

Gabby is the best speaker out there. She comes across as real, intelligent and thoughtful.

[@panama8009]

Wow, so typical about who is articulate when it comes to the folk.

[@JaneDoane]

?

[@panama8009]

@@bonstad The best speaker? They all speak well. Same backhanded comments about how certain people speak.

[@imhappapp7572]

Best speaker?? Is that another race? They’re all well spoken. Wow!!

[@imhappapp7572]

Why have the three athletes on interview dais, if ur only speaking to the winner. Same thing happened with Lyles and Thompson. Nonsense.

[@sylviabutcher8280]

Congratulations to Julien Alfred. You made St.Lucia an extremely proud nation

[@Plusdeplacenyc]

The incredible talent and sportsmanship of these athletes is remarkable. So inspiring to watch.❤

[@roslynpowell3523]

I was crying when she won & I saw how the ppl of her country were celebrating the first medal then it was Gold. I replayed it a couple of times. This American was feeling great joy for you. Great job Julien 2 medals.

[@leandraestephane2228]

Juju u made all of us lucians proud we will celebrate with you when you come home 🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨

[@ssssundae]

all of them are incredible! so happy for julien alfred and saint lucia!

[@statuesqueone2271]

Congratulations Gabby Thomas your poise, grace, beauty and intelligence only adds to your exceptional athleticism. America is proud of your accomplishments.

[@marnivig7341]

Congratulations Julien Alfred. We love you. Thank you for that second flag raise❤. Blessings

[@cloudnine2952]

All three ladies did awesome .. Congrats to all three ladies!!

[@hesterparker4994]

Congratulations Julien!! 🎉 So proud of you for bringing home the gold and silver medals in your first Olympic Games. Well done!!

[@mechiaaugustin2172]

Congratulations to you all, ladies!! I am very proud of Julien, who seems very humble as well. I hope St Lucia Gov and sponsors are inspired to invest more in the sport because there are many athletes in St Lucia whose dreams are shattered because of the lack of basic resources to train

[@jeffersgrell8084]

Big up these three athletes!!! Gabby was tremendous! Julien showed true grit after running all those 100 rounds before the 200. Brittany ran her heart out!

[@lopsangchampion]

Wow! Very intelligent lady Champion Gabby 🇺🇸💪🥇👍🏆🔥

[@Malick_ibn_dinar]

The silver and bronze medalist shouldn’t waste their time going to these interviews since they are going to ignore them

[@latashamichelle6657]

Poised and Prolific. Congratulations Ladies! You Are More Than Conquerers 🎉

[@vickyjohnson8672]

Wow I'm so very proud of all three young ladies.. awesome job!

[@deecox2474]

Congratulations to all! Brittany was great!🎉

[@dimension556]

Very humble lady,Gabby Thomas, Congratulations,Julien Alfred you are such a blessing to your country St Lucia

[@thereselewis6219]

Congratulations Gabby, Julien, and Brittney, job well done🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️.

[@stevenstormaugustusgolie]

Aww congratulations to all 3 winners and finalist Brittany Brown you ran your heart out. I knew you would be there.

[@cindydavies3334]

Congratulations Gabby, incredible race. Much love from this proud Chicopee lady. You made us proud. Congrats to the silver and bronze medalist’s as well . And Gabby proved to be a class act not answering the question about Lyle’s.