Laurent Alfred

Laurent Alfred, better known as Tippy, (born September 19, 1974) is a swimmer who represented the United States Virgin Islands.[1] He competed in three events at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[2] He is also a musician, record producer and the founder of the record label I Grade Records.[3][4]

Laurent Alfred
Personal information
Born (1974-09-19) September 19, 1974
Haiti
Sport
SportSwimming

Biography

Alfred was born in Haiti in 1974, and grew up on Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.[5] He graduated from Harvard University and from Yale Law School.[5][6] As a musician, he played in New York City.[7]

He competed for the US Virgin Islands at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba.[5] The following year, at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, Alfred competed in three freestyle events.[1][8] He finished in 48th place in the men's 50 metre freestyle,[9] 60th place in the men's 100 metre freestyle,[10] and in 51st place in the men's 200 metre freestyle.[11]

In the United States Virgin Islands, Alfred founded I Grade Records in 2003, focusing on roots reggae music,[1] with the label releasing more than 30 albums.[3] As a musician, he played guitars and keyboards in the Zion I Kings Band.[1][12] He has also been involved in working with local politicians to help legalise medical marijuana.[1][13]

References
  1. "Laurent Alfred". Olympedia. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Laurent Alfred Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  3. "Laurent "Tippy I" Alfred". Sound Toys. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  4. "Interview: Tippy". United Reggae. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  5. "Carry Me Home Dub". Irie Magazine. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  6. "Laurent "Tippy" Alfred". Moogfest. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  7. "Virgin Islands Nice: Laurent "Tippy I" Alfred on Reggae, St. Croix + The Future of the USVI". Large Up. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  8. "Alumni News! 6.8.16". Good Hope Country Day School. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  9. "50 metres Freestyle, Men (1992)". Olympedia. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  10. "100 metres Freestyle, Men (1992)". Olympedia. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  11. "200 metres Freestyle, Men (1992)". Olympedia. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  12. "Zion I Kings Releases Single 'Red, Gold and Green Dubmarine'". Broadway World. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  13. "Adult-use "Permit" to be Removed From USVI Cannabis Bill". Vibe High. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
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