Video: BOA Announce Bermuda’s Olympic Team
[Updated] The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 8] to formally announce the team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below.
Update 2.12pm: The Olympic team was officially announced, with eight athletes set to represent Bermuda in the Olympics; Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Adriana Penruddocke, Tyler Smith, Dame Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley, Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey and Dara Alizadeh. The Paralympics, which actually has a separate governing body, take place after the Olympics, and Bermuda will also have two athletes in that, with Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade set to represent the island, so between the Olympics and Paralympics, Bermuda is fielding a 10 strong team, a very impressive accomplishment for a small island.
Update: A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association is pleased to announce the selection of Team Bermuda for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games that begin with the Opening Ceremony on July 26, 2024. Representing five sports, each athlete has successfully met the qualifying standards to compete in the premier sports event in the world, the Olympic Games. The selection of these eight athletes is a tribute to their commitment and hard work in preparation for the games.
Team Bermuda
- Athletics: Jah-Nhai Perinchief
- Aquatics: Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey
- Rowing: Dara Alizadeh
- Sailing: Adriana Penruddocke
- Triathlon: Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley, Tyler Smith
Bermuda’s first qualifier for Paris, Adriana Penruddocke, stated, “To have first qualified is one thing but then to be selected is huge as the Olympics is the pinnacle of sport and such a special event only happening every 4 years with the best of their nations and to be a part of it is just so special to experience and grow on.”
Dara Alizadeh was delighted to say, “I am beyond excited for the opportunity to once again represent Bermuda on the international rowing stage. Rowing has been my life for the last 15 years, and the chance to race for Bermuda and combine these two parts of my life, means the world to me.”
Jack Harvey said, “I couldn’t be more excited to represent Bermuda, the Olympics is the pinnacle of swimming and I’ve dreamed about going for years. To compete against some of the best athletes in the world is something I will remember forever.”
Emma Harvey said, “I am beyond honored to be representing Bermuda at the Olympics. The support from the Bermuda community has been unbelievable and I am so excited to be racing the best in the world in Paris!”
Tyler Smith also shared his thoughts, “It’s always been a dream to compete at the Olympic Games and I look forward to making my debut in Paris representing Bermuda along with other top athletes. I‘d like to thank all those that have played a role in getting me here including coaches, training partners, supporters, friends and most importantly my parents.”
President of the Bermuda Olympic Association, Mr. Peter Dunne, in a press conference held earlier today said, “It is an honor to officially announce Bermuda’s team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. We are incredibly fortunate that at these games we will have eight athletes competing in 5 sports. As a small country on the world sporting stage, we are fortunate to have a team of this size and depth of talent. On behalf of the BOA and the Executive Committee, we appreciate the deep commitment of each athlete, and we look forward to the community supporting Team Bermuda in Paris.”
Chef de Mission, Katura Horton-Perinchief expressed her admiration for the eight-team contingent. “This is a team that will represent Bermuda so, so well. Each athlete is on top of their game, and they are ready. I’m really excited to get the games started. Let’s go Team Bermuda!”
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