Paris to London: Take 1
I arrived in Paris early on Sunday morning and after spending just one night in my new home at L’Institut National du Sport, de l’Expertise et de la Performance (INSEP), I hit the road and hopped on a train from Paris to Rouen. Tuesday night I competed at the Meeting International de Sotteville les Rouen jumping 16.74m (my second best performance of the year) and on Wednesday morning it was back to Paris.
I am literally just about to hit the road to leave Paris once again though, this time to head to London to compete at the London Aviva Grand Prix which will be my last competition before the Olympic Games. I competed at this Diamond League meeting last season and certainly enjoyed the competition and the atmosphere. This time around though, I’ve got a meet under my belt since arriving in Europe and considering how good I feel, I’m looking to really put down a great performance in this last tune up before the games.
After the competition it’s back to Paris/INSEP before making the trip to London again in less than two weeks and of course then, it will be to move into the Olympic Village. This weekend should prove to be a pretty good rehearsal though.
- SL
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July 28th, 2012 at 5:52 am
Good luck my friend! You are my hero.
#1
July 28th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
good luck in London. I live in Bristol two hours away from the capital and will be flying the Haitian flag!
#2
August 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
Samir, when will you do the Long jump and b reak the Haiti record?
#3
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:36 am
Samyr,
Do you know the dates when you will compete in London? My children, Haitian-born, and I are so anxious to cheer you on.
Good luck. Thanks for bringing attention to Haiti!
#4
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
As a haitian native, I’m am very proud of you. Keep up the great work bro. God bless
#5
August 7th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
I’ve been watching and waiting for your results! Congrats… and my best at the Finals!!
P. Turrone
Bio teacher at NJH
#6
August 8th, 2012 at 2:23 am
Samyr, I would just like to tell you how proud I am of you. You’re the embodiment of strenght and courage. You’re a true inspiration, not only to me personally but to the Haitian people and others around the world who may think some dreams are too big to accomplish. I asked the Lord to strenghten you this Thrusday, however the results turn out, you have made an indelible mark in Olympic history and I’ll keep watching as you shine on like a true champion.
#7
August 9th, 2012 at 7:27 am
I wish you good luck. Kenbe la. from lescayes
#8
August 9th, 2012 at 9:55 am
I wish u the best my friend today you make all Haitian proud and our heads up high I know you’ll bring home a medal the entire island is behind you Haitian every where us behind u you make us proud. Thank you
#9
August 9th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
You are the best for me , wan i see i think to Silvio Cator , Manno Sanon they mens was a good presentation to HAITI.
Congratulation and good lucky and all.
HAITI LOVE YOU MAN.
NATHO
#10
August 9th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
CONGRATULATION MAN , YOU ARE THE BEST
#11
August 10th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Samyr,
Juste pour vous dire merci d’avoir represente notre pays avec tant de fierte.
Je suis Haitiano/Canado/Suedoise (je ne sais meme plus comment le dire-lol!) bref, je vis hors d’Haiti depuis belles lurettes; actuellement je vis entre l’Europe et le Canada mais plus en Europe. J’ai suivi vos performances avec tout l’interet d’une fiere Haitienne.
Vous n’avez pas gagne de medailles mais, dans notre coeur, le mien tout au moins, c’est tout comme.
Not every athlete can make it to the 11th place in the world. Don’t know U but I am very proud of your commitment to Haiti.
Bravo mon cher et bonne chance pour le futur!
Paulette (Michoue)
#12
August 11th, 2012 at 9:48 am
My dear , thank you for being so brave and stand up for Haiti. Not anyone would do that given the stigma and hatred that Haitians have here in the USA. I feel you are going to be a great leader for your people . To be one of the top 20 men in the whole world, wow. I cry watching you. Please come home to Haiti soon and visit. Once again thank you and Gods bless you
#13