Photos: Flora Duffy Competes In Rio Olympics
Flora Duffy had the best ever finish by a Bermudian in an Olympic triathlon when she crossed the line in 8th, and also delivered the first top 10 Olympic showing for Bermuda since sailors Peter Bromby and Lee White were eighth at the 2004 Olympics.
Gwen Jorgensen of the US won the gold medal when she sprinted away from defending champ Nicola Spirig of Switzerland. Duffy placed 8th overall, and was 2:09 minutes behind Jorgensen, 1:32 behind Spirig and 85 seconds behind Great Britain’s Vicky Holland for bronze.
Congratulations Flora. You made Bermuda very proud. What an accomplishment!!
Flora l have followed your performances from local to International and have been impressed with your progress over the years. Thank you for continuing to represent the island and for showing others how far determination and ability can take you!!!
You are and AMAZING athlete! Proud of you.!!!