Archive for May 24th, 2010

May 24th Lesser Known Names: Still Big Winners

May 24th Lesser Known Names: Still Big Winners

Some of the lesser lauded names are often the biggest winners. Although he finished 2.5 hours after winner Chris Estwanik, it cannot be said that Howard Outerbridge didn’t win. The 78-year-old was the oldest runner competing today. The same goes for 77-year-old Francis Deroza, 73-year-olds George Jones and Quinton Mallory, as well as many other... Read more of this article

Photo Gallery: 2012 May 24th Parade

Photo Gallery: 2012 May 24th Parade

A major aspect of the May 24th holiday is always the Parade. After worry whether the Parade would happen due to the weather forecast, it started at 1:30pm, with locals lining the streets to enjoy the annual event. To start the parade was a classic car, with the Bermuda Regiment coming out second. Then a number of convertible cars carrying people including... Read more of this article

May 24th Marathon Derby: Full Results

May 24th Marathon Derby: Full Results

724 runners finished the 2010 Bermuda Day half marathon, the full results are listed below. For photo galleries, articles and more on the May 24th marathon see here. 1 Christopher Estwanik 1:08:47 2 Tyler Butterfield 1:11:01 3 Lamont Marshall 1:12:24 4 Jay Donawa 1:14:13 5 Tony Banks 1:19:38 6 Christopher Harris 1:20:49 7 Ashley Estwanik 1:21:58 [first... Read more of this article

Photo Gallery #2: May 24 Marathon Derby

Photo Gallery #2: May 24 Marathon Derby

Despite rain and wind, the 2010 Bermuda Day Marathon went on with in excess of 700 runners making the trek from Somerset to Hamilton. For the second time in a row, it was a family affair with Chris and Ashley Estwanik winning, with Ashley putting the proverbial icing on the cake by setting a new record. Others in the top four were Jay Donawa, Tyler... Read more of this article

Photo Gallery #1: 2010 May 24 Marathon Derby

Photo Gallery #1: 2010 May 24 Marathon Derby

Scroll down for photos of the runners during the 2010 May 24th Half Marathon. The race, which started in 1909 with 25 entrants, is open only to Bermudians or local residents, and is one of the most popular races of the circuit. The winner was Chris Estwanik, with his wife Ashley the first female over the line. It is the third win for Mr Estwanik, and... Read more of this article

Ashley Estwanik Wins May 24th: Sets New Record

Ashley Estwanik Wins May 24th: Sets New Record

Following her husband Chris’s lead, Ashley Estwanik just won the 2010 May 24th Marathon female division setting a new record in the process. Mrs Estwanik took an early lead from Somerset which she never conceded throughout the whole route. She set a new record of 1:21:58, slashing approximately 90 seconds off the old record, which she herself... Read more of this article

Chris Estwanik Wins May 24th Marathon

Chris Estwanik Wins May 24th Marathon

In a win that many predicted, Chris Estwanik just won the May 24th Marathon Derby, making it three wins in a row for him. He took an early lead straight from the Somerset start, and never conceded the lead through the whole race finishing in 1:08:47.  He is pictured below crossing the finish line: - - Both he and his wife Ashley ran this year as... Read more of this article

Wayne Scott Wins Sinclair Packwood Cycle Race

Wayne Scott Wins Sinclair Packwood Cycle Race

2004 and 2008 winner Wayne Scott has just repeated his victories, and won the 2010 Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race. One of Bermuda’s elite cyclists, he is a former Florida State Cycling Champion and has represented Bermuda at World B Championships in China, Europe and multiple Caribbean Championships. Mr Scott is pictured below crossing the finish... Read more of this article

Live Blogging Coverage: May 24th Marathon

Live Blogging Coverage: May 24th Marathon

Keep up online with the athletes along the May 24th cycle and marathon route with our live blogging. Over 700 runners will take off from Somerset at 9:30am this morning, with the top contenders expected to include Chris Estwanik, Tyler.Butterfield, Lamont Marshall, Ashley Estwanik and Victoria Fiddick. Approximately 75 cyclists took off at 9am Press... Read more of this article

UK Privy Council Upholds Regiment Conscription

UK Privy Council Upholds Regiment Conscription

The fight of Bermudians Against the Draft [BAD] has culminated today [May 24] with the British Privy Council upholding conscription. The group of approximately 14 men started legal actions in 2006, and hoped to get mandatory military service permanently abolished. The judgment by the Privy Council, Bermuda’s highest court of appeal, was delivered... Read more of this article

Front Street Bursting With Activity At 6am

Front Street Bursting With Activity At 6am

As of 6am today, Front Street was a beehive of activity with people setting up tents and hauling out boxes of liquor, food and more. People who had spent the night on Front Street to reserve their spots could be groggy and half awake. Some we spoke with explained they had been there since yesterday evening, while other families had grouped together... Read more of this article

May 24th Marathon: 10 Things You May Not Know

May 24th Marathon: 10 Things You May Not Know

1909: The first year the race was ran, with 25 entrants 1916: John Simon was the first Bermudian winner 1964: Winner Neville Virgil was followed closely by his twin brother Neil who placed 2nd 1976: The first woman to officially enter was 16 year old Merenette Bean who won 1976: In a brother/sister victory, Merenette Bean and Cal Bean won their... Read more of this article