Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has delivered another iconic moment for Caribbean athletics, as Dominica’s beloved Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond made history by claiming the top spot on the women’s triple jump podium, completing a full collection of Commonwealth Games medals across three consecutive editions of the games.
LaFond sealed her gold-medal win with a standout leap of 14.60 metres, recorded with a +0.7 wind assistance, a result that put her far ahead of competitors and secured her place in the history books of Dominican sport. This latest victory adds a Commonwealth gold to the bronze medal she claimed at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and the silver medal she took home at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, making her the first Dominican athlete to earn a medal sweep of every color at the multi-sport event.
The milestone achievement marks yet another high point in LaFond’s storied career, which already includes an Olympic gold medal from the 2024 Paris Games, cementing her status as one of the most decorated Caribbean track and field athletes of her generation. Following the win, the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, offered his public congratulations to the star athlete in an official post shared to the government’s Facebook page.
In his message, Skerrit framed LaFond’s latest win as a source of immense national pride for the small island nation. “Congratulations to Thea Lafond-Gadson on winning Gold in the Women’s Triple Jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games,” Skerrit wrote. “Your achievement is another proud moment for Dominica! Way to go Champ!” The post quickly drew thousands of likes and celebratory comments from Dominicans at home and abroad, as well as fans of track and field from across the globe.