Saint Lucia

British

/ ˈluːʃə /

noun

an island state in the Caribbean, in the Windward Islands group of the Lesser Antilles: a volcanic island; gained self-government in 1967 as a British Associated State; attained full independence within the Commonwealth in 1979. Official language: English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: E Caribbean dollar. Capital: Castries. Pop: 162 781 (2013 est). Area: 616 sq km (238 sq miles)

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Gold medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia was second in 10.77,and Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith of Ivory Coast was third in 10.90.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

Dominica, Saint Lucia and New Zealand, who averaged one medal per 266,945 of their population, make up the top four.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia finished second in 10.93.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

The four others in the region are Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia.

From Reuters • Apr. 5, 2023

"My gentle Saint Lucia," he said in praise, as he turned from her to the next sister in age.

From The Lilac Lady by Brown, Ruth Alberta

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