ROSEAU, DOMINICA — Dominica’s Olympic champion Thea LaFond-Gadson has once again demonstrated why she remains one of the world’s premier triple jump athletes, capturing another international gold medal and adding yet another remarkable achievement to her already historic career.
The latest triumph further cements LaFond-Gadson’s position among the world’s elite athletes and continues a golden chapter in Dominican sporting history that began with her historic Olympic victory in Paris.
Representing the Commonwealth of Dominica with pride, LaFond-Gadson delivered another championship-winning performance, reinforcing her reputation for consistency, resilience and excellence on the international stage.
Continuing a Legacy of Greatness
The latest gold medal comes less than two years after LaFond-Gadson etched her name into history by becoming Dominica’s first-ever Olympic medallist, capturing Olympic gold in the women’s triple jump at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a national-record leap of 15.02 metres.
Since that groundbreaking achievement, she has continued to raise the bar for Caribbean athletics.
Earlier this year, the Dominican star produced another world-class performance by setting a new national record of 15.25 metres—the longest women’s triple jump recorded anywhere in the world in 2026 at the time—while claiming victory at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meeting in Croatia.
Her latest international gold is another reminder that Dominica’s Olympic champion remains at the pinnacle of global athletics.
An Inspiration Beyond the Track
LaFond-Gadson’s accomplishments have transformed the sporting landscape in Dominica, inspiring a new generation of young athletes to pursue excellence.
Following her historic Olympic triumph, the Government of Dominica honoured her with the Dominica Award of Honour, the nation’s highest award, appointed her Sports Ambassador, awarded her a cash prize and announced the construction of the Thea LaFond-Gadson Track & Field Complex, ensuring that her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
A Nation Celebrates Again
Every victory by Thea LaFond-Gadson is celebrated not only as a personal achievement but also as a victory for Dominica and the wider Caribbean.
Her continued success demonstrates that athletes from small island nations can compete—and win—against the very best in the world.
As Dominicans celebrate another golden performance, one thing is clear:
Thea LaFond-Gadson is not only making history—she continues to redefine it.
