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Haitian Athletes at the 2024 Olympic GamesHaiti
Haitian Athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games
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  • July 27, 2024
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Haitian Athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games mark a time of pride and hope for Haiti, a nation rich in culture and resilience. This year, Haïti is represented by an exceptional team of athletes, each bringing their talent, determination, and dreams of victory on the world stage. Here’s a look at the stars lighting up our Olympic horizon.

Haïti : Lynnzee BrownHaïti : Lynnzee Brown

Lynnzee Brown, Rising Star in Gymnastics

Lynnzee Ellise Brown (born September 9, 1998) is a Haitian-American artistic gymnast who made her international debut in 2023. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Denver, where she won several prestigious titles, Brown began representing Haïti on the world stage. At the 2023 Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships, she placed 15th in the all-around event and then qualified for the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. In May 2024, she earned a university berth to represent Haïti at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Haïti : Philippe-Abel MetellusHaïti : Philippe-Abel Metellus

Philippe-Abel Metellus: The Champion of the Tatami

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Haïti : Christopher BorzorHaïti : Christopher Borzor

Christopher Borzor: Caribbean Lightning on the Track

Christopher Borzor, born April 11, 1999 in Uniondale, New York, is a promising Haitian sprinter. After a successful college career at Cincinnati, where he set several school records, Borzor continues to shine on the track. In 2022, he had impressive performances at the U.S. Championships, finishing third in the 100m and second with the 4x100m relay.

Haïti : Cedrick BelonyHaïti : Cedrick Belony

Cedrick Belony, Velvet Fist in the Boxing Arena

Cedrick Belony, who started boxing at the age of 14, dreams of winning a gold medal for Haïti at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Determined and motivated, he is ready to do anything to make the Haitian national anthem resound on the world’s biggest sporting stage.

Haïti : Mayah ChoulouteHaïti : Mayah Chouloute

Mayah Chouloute: The Young Swimming Prodigy

Born on November 18, 2009, Mayah Chouloute is the youngest athlete to represent Haïti at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. At just 14 years old, she competed in the 50m swimming race, making history by becoming the youngest swimmer to represent her country.

Conference / Festival Quatre Chemins / 21st edition

The impact of collective and individual trauma on the personal development of young people in Port-au-Prince While writers, actors, dancers, poets, among others, have gratified us with their performances, the master’s degree student in psychology at the Faculty of Human Sciences (FASCH), Lourdya Blaise, spoke with the audience about trauma. Structured around the theme "Youth and Trauma, analysis of the impact of collective and individual trauma on the personal development of young people living in Port-au-Prince between 2010-2024", this conference gave rise to enriching discussions. During this meeting, moderated by Michaël Formilus, Ms. Blaise showed how the events that have taken place in the country have caused cases of trauma among Haitians. According to the student, citing the American Psychological Association, we speak of trauma as a consequence of trauma. The latter is explained by the fact that we feel threatened, whether it is the person in question or their loved ones. However, she specifies that a collective trauma remains depending on the impact that the event has on the individual. To illustrate her remarks, she mentioned the earthquake of January 12, 2010, considered a collective trauma, insofar as it still occupies our minds. This tragedy reminds us of the disappearance of our loved ones and enormous losses. This is the case of a trauma that becomes a collective trauma. For the student, it should be emphasized that when an event occurs, some people are traumatized and others are not. According to him, the violence of armed gangs is not perceived in the same way, says Ms. Blaise. There are people who have fled their homes but are not traumatized. In fact, some people see traumatic situations as a passing event, she says. The speaker also spoke about collective trauma, which, according to him, preoccupies the mind, even if we no longer experience it. It manifests itself in several forms: lack of sleep, fear psychosis, intrusive thoughts, intense heartbeat, etc. Generally, symptoms related to trauma are hard to die. When it persists, it becomes acute stress. To deal with it, we must talk to other people. If the situation persists, acute stress turns into a phase of post-traumatic stress; in this case, we must confide in a trusted person or go see a mental health specialist, she advises. In her presentation, Lourdya Bazile also drew attention to the psychological state of children in these times. According to the presenter, children are also facing this crisis situation, even if they do not talk about it to their parents. As much as adults, children also plan their future. Faced with flouted school years, they become pensive and worried, she stressed. They withdraw. The child who used to be brilliant can become violent and perform less well at school. Parents are called upon to listen to them and understand them. A good moment of exchange, rich in practical advice. The audience participated fully. In turn, the presenter invites them to breathe better and meditate. "We live in a country where worries mix, we must take time for ourselves, do sports, eat well, make sure that the sleeping space is clean and take time for ourselves. There is more than one way to find calm," recalls the psychologist. Gertrude Jean-Louis

Haïti : Alexandre Grand’PierreHaïti : Alexandre Grand’Pierre

Alexandre Grand’Pierre: The King of the 100m

Alexandre Grand’Pierre, born January 22, 2003, is a Haitian swimmer who won the gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke category at the 36th edition of the 2024 CCCAN Swimming Championships. With an impressive time of 1.02.39, Grand’Pierre is ready to represent Haïti with pride and determination.

Haïti : Emelia ChatfieldHaïti : Emelia Chatfield

Emelia Chatfield, Luminous Sprinter

Emelia Chatfield, born November 23, 2001, is a Haitian sprinter specializing in hurdles. In 2024, she achieved remarkable performances, including winning the 60m hurdles at the Big 12 Championships with a record time of 7.95 seconds. Chatfield represents a bright hope for Haitian athletics at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

With this Olympic team full of youth and talent, Haïti has hopes of a medal that would light up our nation. Our athletes, through their determination and performances, show that Olympic dreams can become reality, bringing pride and inspiration to an entire country.

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Dre Francine Leclerc

Très fière de ces athlètes haitiens.
Bravo!

August 13, 2024 - 02:11:14 PM
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