Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica congratulated Thea Lafond-Gadson on winning a gold medal in the Paris Olympics. This is the first gold medal won by a Dominican athlete in the women’s triple jump category.
With her victory Thea Lafond-Gadson also set a new record of 15.02 meters. It is worth mentioning that a day ago PM wished all the best when Thea Lafond-Gadson qualified for the final. PM, while extending best wishes for the final stated “On to the finals! Best wishes to Thea Lafond.”
Now once again PM Skerrit on his official Facebook page shared the congratulatory message for Thea Lafond and stated I, on behalf of all the people of Dominica would like to extend warm congratulations to Lafond-Gadson. She made all of us proud by winning the first gold medal in the women’s triple jump for our beloved nation.“
PM further states, “Lafond-Gadson, your achievement at the world-level platform fills the nation with immense happiness. We all are celebrating your success. Your wonderful achievement at the Paris Olympics will inspire the future generation of the country’s sportspersons.”
“Thank you for always representing our country with such grace and dignity. Your triumph in Paris stands among our proudest moments as a nation!” added PM Skerrt.
Later in the evening PM spoke personally to Lafond-Gadson over the phone and appreciated her success. Moreover during an interview with the Sportsmax channel, PM lauded the success of Thea Lafond-Gadson’s gold medal win at the Paris Olympics.
Social media users reacting to the Prime Minister’s Facebook post also congratulated Thea Lafond-Gadson. One Facebook user, Kenny Johncharles commented, “We as a people have so many things to be proud about; the negativity can’t stop the progress.”
Another Facebook user Kenrick La Rocque, while congratulating her also demanded the construction of a new sports complex after her name. He commented, “Congratulations to Thea. You made us Dominicans proud. I would like to suggest that the new sporting complex to be constructed in Portsmouth be named after her .”