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No Fireworks Display On ‘Flora Duffy Day’
While it was originally announced that there would be a fireworks display as part of the ‘Flora Duffy Day’ celebration, there has been a change of plans, with officials stating that due to the increasing Covid-19 cases, they “decided against a fireworks display due to the nature of such an event which may encourage large gatherings... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Celebration: Arrival, Motorcade, More
[Updated] The Bermuda Government has declared October 18th a public holiday to celebrate Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, and the details are being delivered in the Senate today [Sept 15], and you can listen below. Update 10.44am: The Minister said that Ms Duffy arrives on 11 October 11th, and she will be welcomed at the airport... Read more of this article
Video: World Triathlon Highlights Flora Duffy
To celebrate 50-days since the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the World Triathlon has highlighted Bermuda’s Flora Duffy in a video entitled Flora Duffy History Maker.The video description says, “Flora Duffy is the first Bermudian in history to become Olympic Champion and makes history again by adding a third world title to Olympic gold in 2021!... Read more of this article
Public Holiday To Celebrate Flora Duffy
October 18th has been declared a public holiday to recognize and celebrate Flora Duffy’s success in the Tokyo Olympics, the Government announced today. Flora Duffy is a 10 time world champion, the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year, and Bermuda’s first ever Olympic Gold Medalist with... Read more of this article
Video: Duffy In US Open’s “The Changeover”
The US Open Tennis Championships featured Bermuda’s Flora Duffy in their episode of the “The Changeover” show last night.The US Open Tennis Championships posted the video below on social media, saying: “Andy Roddick, addresses his viral comment on playing against Djokovic. 2020 Olympics gold medalist Flora Duffy, represents... Read more of this article
Photos: Flora Duffy’s ‘Forever Golden’ Bike
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy – a 10-time world champion and the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year – recently thanked Specialized Triathlon for a special bike presented to celebrate her Olympic gold. The impressive bike sports gold colouring on the tires and frame with the words “Forever... Read more of this article
Organisers Seeking Volunteers For WTSBDA
People are being encouraged to register to volunteer for the upcoming World Triathlon Sprint and Relay Championship in Bermuda [WTSBDA]. A spokesperson said, “Local fans of Flora Duffy are encouraged to show their love for the international superstar by registering to volunteer at her first triathlon on home soil since winning the sport’s Olympic... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Superwoman Flora Duffy
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Flora Duffy – a 10 time world champion and the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year –with a slight adjustment to her racing attire.The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermudian Triathletes In Canada
Bermuda had the rather impressive distinction of having three Bermudian triathletes in action in the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada this weekend; with Flora Duffy claiming another World Title, while Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley competed in the Under 23 World Championships. Flora Duffy competed in the women’s World Triathlon Championship... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins Another World Championships
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed yet another world title, this time winning the 2021 World Triathlon Championships today [Aug 21], making her the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year. She competed in the women’s World Triathlon Championship Series Grand Final in Edmonton today, earning the... Read more of this article
Two Hour Video: Full Olympic Triathlon Race
If you’d like to relive the glory of Flora Duffy’s historic gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics, the video below offers a full two hour replay of the triathlon event and medal ceremony. Ms Duffy claimed a massive win at the Tokyo Olympics last month, giving the Island the distinction of being the smallest nation in the world to ever win a Gold... Read more of this article
Duffy #1 In Triathlon Championship Rankings
The Maurice Lacroix World Triathlon Championship Rankings have been updated following this weekend’s race in Montreal, with Bermuda’s Flora Duffy currently ranked #1 in the Elite Women Category. According to the World Triathlon website, “The Maurice Lacroix World Triathlon Championship Rankings are used to determine the best-performing... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Flora Duffy Wins Gold Medal
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed yet another major win, racing to victory in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Montreal, Canada yesterday [Aug 14]. “It was incredibly brutal but it was really nice to do something different,” Ms Duffy said after the race. “I have never done this style of racing. I think for me and... Read more of this article
