Gesny Pierre-Louis, a Haitian skater from Cité Soleil, marked a turning point in his career by winning the Lucas Slalom Cup 2025 on March 28 in La Coruña, Spain.

His impressive 1m35 jump in the Inline Freestyle Free Jump category put him ahead of his rivals and earned him a gold medal.
A remarkable achievement:

  • Gesny Pierre-Louis is currently ranked 8th in the world in freestyle skating. He started skating at a very young age despite the challenges of his underprivileged environment in Haiti. In 2017, he emigrated to Chile to pursue his dream and quickly became number 1 in that country.
  • True to his roots, he chooses to represent Haiti on the international stage despite offers to adopt Chilean nationality.
    Impact of victory:
    This exceptional performance in Spain will enable him to improve his world ranking and strengthen his international recognition in the field of freestyle skating. His victory is a symbol of perseverance and excellence, inspiring young Haitian athletes to believe in their dreams.

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