Category: Sports
Photos: Athene Fastest Kid On Rock Qualifiers
[Updated with video] The qualifying heats for the ‘Athene Fastest Kid on the Rock’ are being held this evening [April 8] at the Flora Duffy Stadium, with the event part of the inaugural USATF Bermuda Games, which will continue tomorrow. We will update with the full results as able, and in the meantime, you can view all our coverage of the... Read more of this article
Photos: 3D Look At Motocross Club Racing
The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season recently continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park, with the 3D pop up graphics below helping to highlight some of the event’s action. Jacob Raynor won the Pee Wee Division, A’Jahni Foggo won the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, Jazuri Easton-Thompson raced to victory in the 85cc Class, Easton-Thompson... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda Motocross Club Racing
The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park this past weekend. Jacob Raynor won the Pee Wee Division on the day, A’Jahni Foggo won the 50cc Class. Aiden Simmons won the 65cc Class, while Jazuri Easton-Thompson raced to victory in the 85cc Class. Easton-Thompson won the Novice Class, Lorenzo Burch claimed the... Read more of this article
Photos: BRCC Cycling Criterium In St George’s
Cyclists made their way to the east end to take part in a new course introduced by the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club for the BRCC Criterium. A spokesperson previously said, “As the BBA road season gets underway, the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club introduced a new course with the dedicated help of the Town of St. George personnel. Weather continues to be... Read more of this article
Photos: 26th Shiai Martial Arts Tournament
On Sunday [March 20], local martial artists came together to compete at the 26th annual Shiai tournament. A spokesperson said, “The world-class event was held at the Whitney Institute Auditorium and featured 45 categories of competition including Kata, Kobudo, Kumite, Wushu, and Sanda. “The event showcased martial artists ranging in age from 4 to... Read more of this article
Photos: Athletes Honoured At Sports Awards
[Updated] The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation held the Annual Sports Awards last night [March 12] at the Hamilton Princess, with the island’s top athletes, officials and supporters being recognized for their contribution to sports. Dame Flora Duffy — who won the island’s first ever Olympic gold medal — was named the... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: Skyport Magic Mile Event
The popular Skyport Magic Mile event returned, after being on hiatus due to the pandemic, with the island’s young runners taking to the track at the Flora Duffy South Field National Sports Center, with enthusiastic parents, family members and friends cheering them on. Nathan Burrill won the boys 12-15 years age group race with a time of 5:21.97,... Read more of this article
Photos: Vanessa James Competes In Olympics
Figure skater Vanessa James — whose father is Bermudian — and her partner Eric Radford are now competing in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Ms James, who along with her former partner Yannick Bonheur were the first Black couple to compete in figure skating at the Olympic level, is making her fourth Olympic appearance, this time representing... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Budo Cup Karate Tournament
On Saturday, December 18th, and Sunday, December 19, 2021, local martial artists came together to compete at the 13th annual BudoCup Karate tournament. A spokesperson said, “In addition to the competition local instructors and youth athletes took part in Kumite seminars organized by the Bermuda Karate Federation and conducted by international... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Bermuda held their first Polar Plunge today [Dec 4] at Horseshoe Bay, with people taking the plunge to support the charity. A spokesperson previously said, “The Polar Plunge is a registered trademark fundraising event for Special Olympics around the world and is increasing in popularity in the US and Canada, and hopefully here in... Read more of this article
Photos: Johnnie Walker Golf Tournament
Ocean View Golf Course hosted the annual Johnnie Walker Golf tournament over the past weekend. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations to Jarryd Dillas on becoming the 2021 Johnnie Walker Classic champion after shooting a 4-under par 66 in the final round with a total even par score of 140. Despite his impressive low round of the day, 5-under par, Nick... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Thanks & Giving’ Fundraiser Tournament
[Updated with more photos] On Saturday [Nov 13], Ocean View Golf Course hosted their ‘Thanks and Giving’ Golf Tournament, a surprise fundraising benefit for Brian Morris, which raised over $10,000. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday November 13th 2021 under breezy conditions, Ocean View Golf Course hosted their Thanks and Giving Golf Tournament,... Read more of this article
Photos: Flora Duffy Delights Aspiring Triathletes
A group of aspiring youth triathletes recently took part in the HSBC TriKids Clinic, with Flora Duffy making an appearance at the event. A spokesperson said, “Seventy-two aspiring youth triathletes flocked to the National Sports Centre for the HSBC TriKids Clinic on Sunday. The fully subscribed session provided triathlon skills training in cycling... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Flora Duffy Arrives Home
Crowds lined the streets today [Oct 11] to celebrate the arrival of Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, with people lining almost every part of the route from east to west, many waving flags and holding signs, with some rushing out to give Ms Duffy drinks and flowers. The excitement was clearly obvious as the gold medalist made her way through the island,... Read more of this article
Photos: Match Play Championships Finals Day
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Match Play Championships concluded today at Port Royal Golf Course. The Men’s final consisted of a competitive round between Jarryd Dilllas, an 8-time winner of the event, against Will Haddrell. It was an evenly contested match, but Will Haddrell was victorious after a birdie on #17 to become the Bermuda Match Play... 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
