Thea LaFond brought silver, once again made Dominica shine around world

Roseau, Dominica: Thea LaFond, a Dominican athlete once again brought pride to the country, Dominica. She won a silver medal at the 2024 Prefontaine Classic under Triple Jump Women.

LaFond who is Dominica’s first world champion Triple Jumper always remains at the forefront to make her people and nation feel proud. This time, she jumped with a distance of 14.62, and stood at second position at the Prefontaine Classic.

 The two other positions that is first and third are bagged by-

• Leyanis Perez Hernandez bagged first position from Cuba, and 
• Third is bagged by Shanieka Ricketts who is from Jamaica

Thea LaFond was born in 1994 and till the date, she has been doing great for the nation. She has brought several of the honors to the country. The list to the honours is-

• World Indoor Champion
• been twice in top 8 players at World Championships
• Commonwealth Games Silver medalist
• Pan American Games Bronze Medalist
• Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist
• NACAC champion
• Been once in Top 8 at Pan American Games
• Diamond League meeting winner
• NACAC Championships Bronze medalist
• Pan American U20 Championships Bronze medalist
• Been thrice in top 8 at NACAC Championships

The country is celebrating the victory of Thea LaFond as it is a great achievement of the nation. Dominicans are extending their wishes to the players. On this, one of the netizens mentioned, “Congratulations Thea LaFond Well Done. The Sky’s the limit. Keep striving for the best.” 

Considerably, it is not for the first time that Thea LaFond brought pride to the nation. Just two months back, she won Dominica’s First World Athletics Gold Medal in the Women’s Triple Jump at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow.

All the victories of Thea LaFond marks her hard work, dedication and commitment towards the work. Her focused and passionate personality inspires many to achieve their goals and bring laurels to their nations.