Bionca St. Fleur’s grandfather came to the United States with $100 in his pocket and a desire for a better life. He left his wife of two days in Haiti to establish his stake in the United States.
About a year later, the junior sprinter and jumper’s grandmother joined her husband, and the two worked tirelessly to raise their two daughters. Their story of hard work has been St. Fleur’s inspiration in running and life.
“My grandparents worked so hard to get here, so I have to take advantage of anything I can,” St. Fleur said. “They are such a big influence, and they have always pushed us to do things.