Competing against 20 countries from across the region, Team Saint Lucia amassed an impressive 14 medals, finishing with 156 points to secure 12th place overall a commendable achievement given the depth and competitiveness of the field.
Saint Lucia’s swimmers demonstrated consistency, versatility and determination across multiple disciplines, ending the championships with:
- 6 Gold Medals
- 6 Silver Medals
- 2 Bronze Medals
Leading the charge was standout swimmer Sapphire Parks, whose performances defined Saint Lucia’s campaign. Parks captured an extraordinary 10 of the country’s 14 medals, including:
- Gold (5): 200m Breaststroke, 100m Butterfly, 400m Individual Medley, 200m Butterfly, 100m Breaststroke
- Silver (4): 50m Butterfly, 100m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley, 200m Backstroke
- Bronze (1): 50m Backstroke
Her dominance earned her the prestigious title of High Point Champion in the Girls 11–12 category, accumulating an outstanding 88 points, a testament to her versatility and elite conditioning across strokes.
While Parks’ performance was historic, several other Saint Lucian swimmers made critical contributions to the medal tally:
Gold Medal Performances
- Sapphire Parks – 200m Breaststroke
- Sapphire Parks – 100m Butterfly
- Tyler Dantes – 50m Backstroke
- Sapphire Parks – 400m Individual Medley
- Sapphire Parks – 200m Butterfly
- Sapphire Parks – 100m Breaststroke
Silver Medal Performances
- Antoine Destang – 100m Butterfly
- Sapphire Parks – 50m Butterfly
- Sapphire Parks – 100m Backstroke
- Sapphire Parks – 200m Individual Medley
- Antoine Destang – 100m Freestyle
- Sapphire Parks – 200m Backstroke
Bronze Medal Performances
- Sapphire Parks – 50m Backstroke
- Maya Andrew – 50m Breaststroke
These results highlight a team effort, with multiple athletes stepping onto the podium and contributing to the country’s overall success.
A national aquatic centre is currently under construction in Saint Lucia, signaling the government’s commitment to the sport and youth development.