Haiti Swim Team wins 5 Gold for a total of 8 Medals at CCCAN in San Salvador

Christian Jérôme, Alexandre Grand'Pierre, and brother, Raphaël Grand'Pierre, Win multiple medals

Haitian swimmers brought honor to the country by winning seven medals including four gold, two silver, and two bronze at the CCCAN Games in San Salvador.

From August 14 to 19, 2023, the Haitian Federation of Aquatic Sports (FHSA) allowed young Haitian swimmers to float the bicolor high on Salvadoran soil. These young swimmers, aware of the chaotic situation in the country devastated by the scenes of violence perpetrated by armed gangs, bent over backward to project a positive image of the country on Salvadoran soil by winning medals.

The new star of Haitian swimming, Christian Jérôme won two gold medals in the 100 and 200m butterfly and a bronze in the 50m freestyle. Alexandre Grand'Pierre won two gold medals in 50 and 100m breaststroke while his brother, Raphaël Grand'Pierre won two silver medals in 50 and 100m freestyle.

At the end of this great performance by the Haitian swimmers, the president of the FHSA, Dr. Evenel Mervilus congratulated the swimmers for their achievement by projecting a positive image of our dear Haiti while thanking the parents of these athletes who made enormous sacrifices.

In addition, President Mervilus took the opportunity to send a message of unity to the entire sports family while affirming that this family must work for a single purpose which is to allow athletes to win medals and trophies for the well-being of the country and also to work together to create a better future for young athletes.