Castries, Saint Lucia: Workforce Saint Lucia bagged two gold medals within the XXXVII CARIFTA Aquatics Championships following the 2 days of the match within the Bahamas. The primary-ever gold has come from Fayth Jeffrey, whereas the second was added by Antonie Destang.
Fayth Jeffrey secured the primary place within the Ladies 13 – 14 years class of the 200 Metres Breast Stroke on the primary day of the match. She grew to become the first-ever swimming athlete to win the Gold Medal for Saint Lucia within the CARIFTA Aquatics Championships. Her time was registered at 2: 58: 42.
One other Gold was added into the pocket of Antonie Destang who competed within the Boy’s 15-17 years class of 100m Butterfly. He performed effectively whereas ending the semi-final spherical on the 6th place and the ultimate spherical on the first place.
With this win, Saint Lucia copped two gold medals within the championships, paving the scoring path for the group within the medal tally.
Within the medal tally of Saint Lucia, Mikaili Charlemagne additionally contributed to the bronze medal within the Lady’s 100m Butterfly on the second day of the match. She put the group on the rostrum with the third place and raised the scores of the group.
CARIFTA Aquatics Championship has kicked off in Betty Kelly- Kenning Aquatic Centre within the Bahamas on March 28, 2024, and can by April 7, 2024.
Notably, Saint Lucia has been represented by a 10-member group on the championship, together with the gamers for the completely different classes. A complete of 26 member federations have been organizing the match in three aquatic disciplines including- Swimming, Open Water, and Water Polo.
The group of Saint Lucia included Noah Dorville and Jayden Xu within the boys’ 13-14 class, whereas Antonoie Destang, Tristan Dorville, Karic Chales, and Ethan Hazell within the boys’ 15-17 class participated.
Within the ladies class, Fayth Jeffrey within the 13-14, Faythe Luburn within the 15-17, Naekeisha Louis, and Mikaili Charlemagne within the 18+ class have participated within the Aquatics Championship 2024.
Notably, the Bahamas secured victory within the championship final 12 months. Saint Lucia will host the CARIFTA in April 2026 after the development of the Nationwide Aquatic Centre.
