Texas track coach Edrick Floreal tackled after Julien Alfred beats Sha’Carri Richardson for Olympic gold in 100m final
There might not be a better reaction to Julien Alfred’s historic gold medal win at the Women’s 100m final on Saturday than her coach, Edrick Floreal.
Floreal, who coached Alfred at Texas, was tackled during the exciting aftermath of the Alfred’s victory over Team USA stars Sha’Carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson. He popped up and embraced those around him.
The pure elation he showed after the win can be seen through his mask. Watch below:
Most recently, Floreal led Alfred to running the fastest times in NCAA history in both the 100m (10.72) and the 200m (21.73). To win Olympic gold, she matched that 10.72-second time on Saturday.
Alongside Rhasidat Adeleke, the duo were a oart of the 4×100 team the defended its NCAA title with a time of 41.60 with Kevona Davis and Ezinne Abba. The group broke the collegiate record three times during the 2023 outdoor season (41.55, 41.89 and 42.00).
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