this haitian swimmer won the country’s first gold medal in the sport

While competing at CCCAN in Aruba this past July 4th, Haitian swimmer Naomy Grand’Pierre won the gold medal in the 50-meter breaststroke and the international competition. The 21-year-old Haitian-American and University of Chicago student became the first Haitian swimmer to bring gold home from the competition. In 2016 she was also Haiti’s first women’s swimming representative at the Rio Olympic games! Can’t wait to see what other ‘first’ records Naomy sets and congratulations on the victory.

Look at God showing out again. Yesterday Haiti’s first ever medal for swimming was won. Hearing the Haitian national anthem played for all to hear was an incredible moment. This is just the beginning. #CCCAN2018 #ProudHaitian #HaitianSwimming

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#CCCAN2018 marks more progress for Haitian Swimming! Bringing home two medals alongside seven new Haitian National records (both set and broken by the team collectively). So exciting to be a part of this. So much more to come ✊🏾🇭🇹⚡️

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