Dominican Olympic triple jump champion Thea LaFond-Gadson will receive her country’s highest national award, the Dominica Award for Honour, Dominican Prime Minister the hon. Roosevelt Skerrit announced on Tuesday.

LaFond-Gadson made history at the Paris Olympics in August, jumping a personal best and national record 15.02m to claim her country’s first ever Olympic medal.

This performance was the culmination of a brilliant 2024 for the 30-year-old when it comes to major championships.

She also took gold at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow in March, her country’s first medal at a global championship.

In addition to her national award, LaFond-Gadson will also receive $400,000, a lot at Warner and a diplomatic appointment as a sports ambassador.

“We once again congratulate Thea on her achievement and wish her continued success in her athletics career,” Skerrit said.