Black Sands Swim Squad Takes Part In 1st St Lucian Grand Prix

Last updated: 11 Dec 2019 | 7:41 PM | AST

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Published: 11 Dec 2019 | 7:41 PM | AST

Black Sands Swim Squad swimmers Jamie Joachim and Abigail Deshong took control of the waters at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Center in St. Lucia from the 6^th-8^th December, competing at the National Lucian Grand Prix.

Joachim swam herself to top spot, winning the overall champion trophy in the girls 11-12 category, coming home with 6 gold and 1 silver medal.

Her teammate, Abigail Deshong was hot on her heels and came second overall in the same age category.

Deshong’s medal count was a total of 5 gold and 2 silver medals. Joachim also broke the SVG 200m backstroke National record for girls in the 11-12 age group.

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