Four-Member Team to Represent Dominica at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Roseau, Dominica
A four-member team has been announced to represent Dominica at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics Games. The team of athletes consisted of two males and two females, mirrors the gender balance that will be achieved at the Olympics this year.
First-Time Achievements
For the first time in history, Paris 2024 Olympics will have an equal number of men and women competing. It will also represent the first in 24 years that Dominica has competed in another sport besides athletics at the Olympics.
The Athletes
The athletes are:
* Thea Lafond, competing in the female triple jump, becoming the first athlete from Dominica to have qualified for two World Championships and Two Indoor Championship.
* Dennick Luke, who will represent Dominica in the 800 meter race.
* Warren Lawrence, making his Olympic debut in the males 50m freestyle, having also competed in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships and recorded the national record.
* Jasmine Schofield, also making her debut, swimming in the females 50m freestyle, having recently been awarded a World Aquatics Scholarship and will be training at the Thanyapura Training Centre in Thailand starting in September.
Team Leadership
The Dominican team will be led by Chef de Mission Mr. Woodrow Lawrence, supported by Team Leader, Brendan Wiliams and Olympic Attache, Shelly-Ann Meade. The Athletics Coach Aaron Gadson, Swimming Coach Gino Deflorian, Francilia Agar Schofield, Swimming Coach for the Panam Mulhouse Camp, and Press Attache Garvin Richards will also join the team.
Games Details
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will commence with an opening ceremony on July 26, 2024 and officially end on August 11, 2024. Paris is the main host city with select events held in surrounding cities in France.
Conclusion
The announcement of the four-member team has been made by the Dominica Olympic Committee on Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many athletes will represent Dominica at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
A: Four athletes will represent Dominica at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Q: What is the gender balance of the Dominican team?
A: The team consists of two males and two females, mirroring the gender balance that will be achieved at the Olympics this year.
Q: What sports will the Dominican athletes be competing in?
A: The athletes will be competing in athletics, specifically the female triple jump, and swimming, specifically the males 50m freestyle and females 50m freestyle.