Lebanese and Mont LaSalle swimmer Laurie Awad, born in 2008 and living with her family in the United States, continued to shine in foreign tournaments.

Having won 3 medals (gold and two bronze) at the International Swimming Championships in Luxembourg, taking first place in the 200m butterfly, ahead of swimmers from developed countries, took third place in the 100m butterfly, in the 50m butterfly and in fourth place. In the 100m breaststroke and 200m individual medley that were held in preparation for the World Championships, Awwad, who promises a promising future if she persists in her commitment to training, showed a remarkable level at the World Junior Championships. (Junior 14 to 17 years old), which took place between August 30 and September 4, Peru had a wonderful performance, and despite strong competition from senior swimmers (the youngest Awad swimmer at the World Championships), she managed to beat four personal bests in the six races she competed in, namely the 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle, 50m butterfly and 100m butterfly, all of which hold personal bests. In addition to participating in the 200m and 400m medley.

Laurie, the daughter of Tony Awad (Montana), who previously held a position in the Al Hikma Fans Association and a position in the technical headquarters of the Al Hikma basketball team in the golden age, is striving to achieve great success in foreign tournaments. and raise the flag of their country at international forums. She thanked everyone who supported her and was by her side to achieve good results and reaffirmed her resolve and determination to persevere in pursuit of her goals by hoisting the Lebanese flag at the World Swimming Championships.