History of Thea LaFond in Timeline
"Thea Noeliva LaFond is a Dominican track and field athlete specializing in the triple jump. She made history at the 2024 Summer Olympics by winning the gold medal in the event, securing Dominica's first-ever Olympic medal. LaFond's achievements extend beyond the Olympics, as she also clinched the title of 2024 World Indoor triple jump champion."
April 5, 1994: Birth
Thea Noeliva LaFond was born on April 5, 1994.
2016: Olympic Debut
Thea LaFond participated in the women's triple jump at the 2016 Summer Olympics but did not qualify for the final round.
2018: Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal
Thea LaFond made history in 2018 by becoming the first Dominican athlete to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, earning bronze in the women's triple jump.
2020: Flag Bearer at the Olympics
Thea LaFond, alongside Dennick Luke, served as Dominica's flag bearer at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
2022: Commonwealth Games Silver Medal
Thea LaFond won a silver medal in the women's triple jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, improving upon her previous performance.
March 2024: World Athletics Indoor Championship
In March 2024, Thea LaFond became the first person from Dominica to win a World Championship gold medal by winning the women's triple jump at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, setting a national record of 15.01 meters.
2024: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2024, Thea LaFond won the gold medal in the triple jump at the Summer Olympics, marking the first-ever Olympic medal for Dominica.