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Wallpaper Wednesday: Jah-Nhai Perinchief
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Bermudian athlete Jah-Nhai Perinchief, who literally leaped into history, as he won the bronze medal in the triple jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, cementing himself as one of Bermuda’s best ever jumpers. The design is available in three different... Read more of this article
Perinchief Leapt More Than Two Bus Lengths
To put Jah-Nhai Perinchief‘s Commonwealth Games medal winning performance into context, he jumped further than two Bermuda buses – the full length, not width. We did the math, and his stunning leap was around 2.5 feet longer than the length of two of the new electric buses combined. The 24-year-old became the first Bermudian to medal in... Read more of this article
“It’s Been A Fantastic Games For Bermuda”
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham might be Bermuda’s best-ever collective showing at a major multi-sport event. It began ten days ago when Flora Duffy stormed to the gold medal in the individual triathlon at Sutton Park and finished with Jah-Nhai Perinchief emerging as the island’s next sporting superstar after clinching... Read more of this article
Video: Perinchief On Commonwealth Medal Win
[Updated + Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief etched his name into the annals of Bermudian sporting history after winning the bronze medal in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Perinchief’s first attempt of 16.92 metres earned him a spot on the podium on the final day of the competition at an atmospheric Alexander... Read more of this article
Cyclists Finish Commonwealth Road Race
[Updated] Bermuda’s final day of competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games concluded in impressive fashion, as following the track & field medal win, the island’s cyclists all made a strong showings in the road race this morning [Aug 7] in Birmingham. All three Bermuda cyclists finished the race, which by itself is no small feat considering... Read more of this article
Updates: 2022 Commonwealth Games
[Updating | Bermuda has won two medals!] The Commonwealth Games is now underway in Birmingham, UK with the event running until August 8, and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates of the event as able. Bermuda’s team includes Dame Flora Duffy, Tyler Butterfield, Erica Hawley, Tyler Smith, Caitlin Conyers, Kaden Hopkins, Conor White,... Read more of this article
Perinchief Wins Medal At Commonwealth Games
[Updating] Bermuda’s Jah-Nhai Perinchief made an outstanding showing to win a bronze medal in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this morning [Aug 7]. He came out with a major leap to start, a distance of 16.92, which earned him the bronze medal and Bermuda’s second medal of these Games. The event has just concluded... Read more of this article
Notable Hand Over In Commonwealth Relay
One handover during the team triathlon at the Commonwealth Games was without precedent in the event’s triathlon history — as the only 2-time champion in the world handed over to the only competitor in the world to compete over a 20 year span — and it was the team from Bermuda that claims the distinction. The handover from Dame Flora... Read more of this article
Hopkins To Serve As Flag Bearer For Bermuda
Cyclist Kaden Hopkins will serve as the Flag Bearer for Bermuda at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony, the Bermuda Olympic Association announced. A spokesperson said, “Yesterday, following a team Bermuda dinner, Chef de Mission, Donna Raynor announced Kaden Hopkins as Flag Bearer for Team Bermuda at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Closing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cyclists Looking Forward To Road Race
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins said the Bermuda men’s cycling team hope to “throw a stick in the works” when they compete in the road race at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Hopkins, Conor White, and Nicholas Narraway will team up for the road race, which takes place in Warwick, a market town, 19 miles south-east of Birmingham,... Read more of this article
Saunders Record Still Stands 32 Years Later
The high jump portion of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has concluded, and the record-breaking jump by Bermuda’s Clarence “Nicky” Saunders continues to stand the test of time, remaining unbroken after 32 years. Mr. Saunders – who also made three Olympic appearances for Bermuda – leaped 2.36 metres [7.74ft] at the 1990 Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Hopkins Top Amateur Finisher In Time-Trial
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins was the top amateur finisher in the men’s time-trial after producing a thrilling ride at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. All of the riders finishing ahead of Hopkins, who came an impressive eleventh, were UCI World Tour or Continental Team cyclists. The 22-year-old completed the technical... Read more of this article
Cyclists Compete In Commonwealth Time Trial
Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, and Nicholas Narraway competed in the Commonwealth Games Men’s Individual Time Trial in Birmingham. Hopkins led the Bermuda group finishing 11th overall clocking a time of 50:00.27, White finished 15th stopping the clock in 50:52.19, and Narraway finished 26th with a time of 53:34.82. Unfortunately, Caitlin... Read more of this article
Video: Dage Minors Finishes Ninth In 1,500m
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors remained philosophical after finishing ninth in his 1,500 metres heat at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Minors pointed out that his time of 3min 46.67sec would have been fast enough to qualify for the final at the previous Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, four years ago. Results of both heats, Minors... Read more of this article
Sakari Famous Finishes 8th In High Jump Heat
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sakari Famous — who made her Commonwealth Games debut for Bermuda today — said she had a few issues with her high jump approach after finishing eighth in her qualifying group, however added that the event was ‘amazing.’ Famous, competing at her first major Games, had a successful attempt at 1.76 metres... Read more of this article
Cycling: Conyers Out Of Time-Trial At Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlin Conyers has been ruled out of the time-trial race at the Commonwealth Games because of illness. Conyers, the island’s top female rider, was set to race this morning at West Park in Wolverhampton. She will be hoping to recover in time for the road race in Warwick on Sunday. Kaden Hopkins, Nicholas Narraway and... Read more of this article
