Thea Lafond marked history for Dominica by winning the Gold Medal in Triple Jump at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris.
In the finals held on Saturday evening, Lafond won the first ever Gold Medal for her country by leaving behind, Jamaica’s Shanieka Ricketts who took home silver and America’s Jasmine Moore claimed bronze.
In the women’s long jump, Thea Lafond was recorded a15.02 metres – a world best this year.
Thea LaFond made history for her Caribbean island nation of Dominica by winning gold in the triple jump on Saturday to claim the country’s first ever Olympic medal.
Jamaica’s Shanieka Ricketts took silver and American Jasmine Moore claimed bronze.
LaFond’s victory capped a good night for the Caribbean, with St Lucia also winning its first ever medal thanks to Julien Alfred storming to 100 metres gold ahead of American Sha’Carri Richardson.
