Adele, the 16-time Grammy award winner, surprised her fans during her concert in Munich, Germany on Saturday. In the midst of her setlist, she took a break to turn on a broadcast on the big screen, showcasing the women’s 100-meter sprint final at the Summer Olympics in Paris. It turns out that Adele is a big fan of the Olympics, and she wanted to witness the exciting race alongside her audience.
The race featured American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who was on a redemption Olympic run after facing suspension for testing positive for THC, a banned substance under the World Anti-Doping Agency Rules. Despite Richardson’s impressive performance in the opening-round heat, clocking in at 10.94 seconds, she was unable to secure the gold medal. Instead, she settled for silver with a time of 10.87 seconds.
The gold medal went to Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia, who made history by winning the island nation’s first-ever Olympic medal. Fellow American Melissa Jefferson earned the bronze medal, completing the podium for the women’s 100-meter sprint.
Not only was Adele captivated by the race, but the world was also watching as this exciting event unfolded. It wasn’t just Adele’s concert in Munich that paused to witness the final; Saint Lucia had its own watch party, which was filled with enthusiastic locals celebrating Alfred’s incredible victory. Videos from the watch party showcased Saint Lucia natives dancing, waving flags, and screaming in jubilation.
With her gold medal win, Julien Alfred now holds the title of the fastest woman in the world. It was an extraordinary achievement for both Alfred and Saint Lucia, and the celebration in the watch party was a testament to the pride and joy felt by the nation.
Adele’s concert residency in Munich is set to continue until the end of August, overlapping with the conclusion of the Olympics on August 11. Given her evident passion for the Games, it wouldn’t be surprising if there are more breaks in her setlist to tune in and cheer for the athletes competing in the Summer Olympics. Adele’s fans can expect more moments of shared excitement and unity as they come together to support their favorite artists and witness the triumphs of the world’s greatest athletes.
