What's your Ultimate? Thea LaFond

Thea LaFond has long established herself as one of the world's leading triple jumpers and this season is no exception as she achieved a world-leading leap of 15.25m back in June. In the weeks leading up to the season-ending World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, we asked the Olympic champion... What's your Ultimate?

Ultimate performance... 15.02m at the Paris Olympics.

Ultimate event (bar your own)... Cape Verde vs Argentina in the 2026 World Cup.

Ultimate career goal... Bring in as much hardware for team Dominica.

Ultimate athlete... Simone Biles.

Ultimate clash... Julien Alfred vs Mariledy Paulino in the 300m.

Ultimate memory... Champions Park presentation at the Paris Olympics.

Ultimate venue... People First Stadium in Australia or any street meet.

Ultimate meal... Bakes and saltfish (a Caribbean dish – fried dough filled with salted cod).

Ultimate night out/night in... Night out – going out with friends and everyone is dancing. No one is on their phone.

Ultimate possession... Family – especially my husband/coach.

Ultimate hidden talent... Still hidden because I have no clue!

Ultimate day off... Sulphur spring soak.

Ultimate holiday destination... A Caribbean island or rollercoaster theme park.

Ultimate pre-competition song... My House by Beyoncé.