Olympic medallist Thea Lafond wins Caribbean Breakthrough Award 2024

Dominica’s Olympic Gold medallist, Thea Lafond claimed Caribbean Breakthrough Award 2024 at the first-ever CANOC Sports Awards which was held in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands on Saturday, 19^th October, 2024.

The inaugural CANOC award ceremony was conducted with a vision to acknowledge the finest athletes, sports leaders and teams who have celebrated their accomplishments on an international platform.

The recognition of being the Caribbean Breakthrough claimed by Thea Lafond shed light on her incredible talent and impact on the Caribbean sports scene. It is a testament to her unwavering determination that Thea Lafond has been recognized with this prestigious award.

The Caribbean Breakthrough Award honours those athletes who have earned their first medals in continental or international multi-sport competition. And, winning the Olympic Gold medal in Triple Jump at the Paris Olympics 2024, she not only registered history but also became the first athlete to bring the Olympic medal for the Nature Isle.

She was honoured with a “Breakthrough Award” alongside Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic Gold medallist, Julien Alfred. This recognition of both athletes marks the growth witnessed by the Caribbean region in their sports sector on an international platform.

While extending congratulations to Thea Lafond for this remarkable accomplishment, Dominica Olympic Committee stated that she is truly a worthy of this well-deserved recognition. They noted that such awards and accomplishments highlight that with every leap, Thea Lafond is inspiring a generation and paving the way for their future success.

Moreover, this year has been phenomenal for both Saint Lucia and Dominica, as their athletes brought their first-ever Olympic Gold medal to their respective nations and position both the countries on the global map.

Both the athletes, Julien Alfred and Thea Lafond have not only garnered their reputation as the top-ranked athletes worldwide but have also become a beacon of hope and inspiration for all those who aspires to represent their nation on an international platform.