Here are some of the most famous sports personalities from Saint Lucia, known for their achievements in athletics, cricket, and boxing:
Top Sports Figures from Saint Lucia
1. Levern Spencer
- Sport: High Jump (Athletics)
- Most decorated female athlete from Saint Lucia
- Multiple-time Olympian and Pan American Games medalist
- Gold Medalist at Commonwealth and CAC Games
- Retired in 2021 as a national hero in athletics
2. Julien Alfred
- Sport: Sprinting (Athletics)
- One of the fastest young sprinters in the world
- Holds national records in the 100m and 200m
- Silver medalist at the 2023 World Athletics Championships (4x100m relay) representing Saint Lucia
- Former NCAA Champion (University of Texas)
3. Johnson Charles
- Sport: Cricket
- Played for the West Indies national team
- Part of the 2012 and 2016 ICC T20 World Cup-winning squads
- Powerful opening batsman with international recognition
4. Ryan Charles
- Sport: Boxing
- Professional boxer who has represented Saint Lucia in several international events
- Also worked to promote youth boxing on the island
5. Kimani Melius
- Sport: Cricket
- Young and upcoming batsman
- Former captain of the West Indies Under-19 cricket team
- Represents Saint Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
Other Notable Athletes:
- Makeba Alcide – Former heptathlete, holds multiple Saint Lucian national records
- Albert Reynolds – National javelin record holder
- Vernetta Lesforis – 400m runner, competed at the 2000 Olympics