Thea LaFond wins gold medal in Athletics

Thea LaFond makes history by clinching Dominica’s inaugural world athletics gold medal at the World Indoor Championships 2024

Thea LaFond secured Sunday Dominica’s first-ever world athletics gold medal in a historic triumph at the World Indoor Championships 2024.

LaFond, 29, clinched victory in the triple jump event with a remarkable leap of 15.01 meters on her second attempt, the longest jump recorded globally this year. 

With her win all but assured, LaFond chose to skip her remaining four jumps, solidifying her dominant performance and etching her name in Dominica’s sporting history. 

This achievement marks a significant milestone for both LaFond and Dominica, highlighting her exceptional talent and the country’s rising prominence in international athletics.

Source: Newsroom

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