Louis & Hazell To Represent Saint Lucia At World Swimming Championships

Naekeisha Louis and Ethan Hazell departed Saint Lucia over the weekend to represent the island at the 2024 World Aquatics World Swimming Championships, scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from December 10–15. Louis will compete in the women’s 100-meter freestyle on December 14, while Hazell will participate in the men’s 50-meter butterfly on December 10 and the 50-meter freestyle on December 14. The World Aquatics Championships, organised by World Aquatics (formerly FINA), is an international competition that features a wide range of aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open water swimming. The event attracts top athletes from around the globe to compete in various disciplines. In Budapest, the sessions will be held at the renowned Duna Arena, which boasts a 25-meter competition pool. “I expect them to do their best,” coach John McLennon shared with St. Lucia Times when asked about his hopes for the competition. “They’re on a world stage, so I hope they can represent Saint Lucia as best as they can, hopefully making the finals and achieving personal bests. Perhaps even setting a national record or two!” Louis, now in her second stint at the World Aquatics Championships, has delivered impressive performances...