
Tags: Dominica, Thea Lafondgadson, Triple Jump
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.
LATEST STORIES
Olympians Campbell, Pinnock and Ricketts, express gratitude and optimism following JOA Olympic Salute
- 2024-11-18 16:17:30
- Hits 619
Jamaica Rewards Paris Olympic Heroes with JMD$45M in Historic Grants
- 2024-12-20 22:06:24
- Hits 461
Guyana President Dr. Irfaan Ali Calls for Greater Investment in Sports as an Economic Enterprise at CANOC Executive Meeting
- 2025-02-07 08:56:15
- Hits 311
Minister Grange to Offer Assistance to Para Athletes Dale and Dave Oddman Following Mother’s Passing
- 2025-02-20 06:24:25
- Hits 232
CANOC Seeks Stronger Ties with CARICOM to Position Sport as Key Pillar of Regional Development
- 2025-02-21 06:23:35
- Hits 205