BSSS swimmers on fire in National Lucian Grand Prix
Black Sands Swim Squad swimmers Jamie Joachim (L) and Abigail Deshong
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December 13, 2019

BSSS swimmers on fire in National Lucian Grand Prix

Black Sands Swim Squad swimmers Jamie Joachim and Abigail Deshong took control of the waters at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in St Lucia from December 6-8, 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 team mate, 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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