Thea Lafond
Commonwealth of Dominica
Thea Lafond is a distinguished track and field athlete from the Commonwealth of Dominica, specializing in the triple jump and long jump events. She has represented Dominica in multiple international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships, earning recognition for her athletic prowess and dedication to her sport.
Olympic Medals
Personal Bests
Triple Jump
The XXXIII Olympic Games
15.02
8/3/2024
Long Jump
Grande Premio Internacional Brasil Loterias Caixa de Atletismo
6.64
5/1/2022
100 Metres Hurdles
14.03
5/16/2015
High Jump
1.85=
4/3/2015
60 Metres Hurdles
8.38
2/27/2015
Major Championships
The XXXIII Olympic Games - Triple Jump
15.02
Recent Mentions
Day 2 of track and field at the Paris Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, surprises, and historic achievements. Some of the day’s top highlights include:
– Ryan Crouser made history with his third consecutive shot put gold, while U.S. teammate Joe Kovacs secured silver for the third time.
– Julien Alfred came out on top over Sha'Carri Richardson in the women’s 100m final, earning St. Lucia its first Olympic medal.
– The Netherlands triumphed in the mixed 4x400m relay over Team USA, with Femke Bol running an anchor leg of 47.93.
– Norway’s Markus Rooth claimed his country’s first decathlon gold.
– Dominica’s Thea LaFond won triple jump gold, with Jasmine Moore adding a bronze for the U.S.
– In the men’s 100m, Noah Lyles advanced to the semifinals, joining Kenny Bednarek and Fred Kerley, alongside defending champion Marcell Jacobs and Kishane Thompson.
+ quick thoughts on the men's 1500m semifinal heat draws.
_________
HOSTS:
Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Mac Fleet | @macfleet on Instagram
Mitch Dyer | @metchosketch on Instagram
Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram
Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram
Katelyn Hutchison | @_kxnaomi on Instagram
_________
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:
👟 Powered by Asics.