Thea LaFond Secures Dominica's First Olympic Gold in Triple Jump

LaFond's 15.02-meter leap at the Paris Olympics marks a historic victory for the Caribbean nation.

LaFond's gold is Dominica's first Olympic medal, achieved with a world-best jump this year.
Jamaica's Shanieka Ricketts and the USA's Jasmine Moore took silver and bronze, respectively.
LaFond's victory comes despite challenging weather and the absence of the reigning champion.
The win sparked nationwide celebrations in Dominica, a country of 70,000 people.
LaFond plans to use her success to build a track facility in Dominica.