16th July 2024

SLOC Inc. announced Team Saint Lucia's participation in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

By Ministry of Youth and Sports

The Saint Lucia Olympic Committee (SLOC) Inc. announced Team Saint Lucia's participation in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. Chef de Mission Helena Renee-Emmanuel made the announcement at the SLOC Headquarters in La Clery on Saturday, July 13.

The Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11.
The Saint Lucian team will compete in three sporting disciplines: Athletics, Sailing, and Swimming.

Julien Alfred, the World Indoor 60 meters champion and reigning Senior Sportswoman of the Year, will lead Saint Lucia's charge at the games and will compete in the women’s 100 meters and 200 meters. Michael Joseph will compete in the Men’s 400 meters.

Luc Chevrier, making his second Olympic appearance, will compete in Men’s Laser Radial as an Olympic Solidarity Scholar, while Jayhan Odlum-Smith, the lone swimmer, will compete in the Men’s 100-meter freestyle.

Former national athlete Helena Renee-Emmanuel is the Chef de Mission. Other officials heading to Paris are Kevin McPhee (athletics), Frank Chevrier (sailing), Fred Vergnous (swimming), and Zhenya Allain (Physiotherapist). The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports wishes Team Saint Lucia every success at the Games in Paris.

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