Category: Sports
$398,422 In Grants To Nine Community Clubs
Premier David Burt presented grants to nine local community clubs, including three of Bermuda’s historic sailboat clubs, totaling $398,422, which “will assist with essential upgrades to their facilities and purchasing of new equipment.” “The initiative is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to supporting the community efforts... Read more of this article
BOA Webinars: Drugs In Sport And Branding
The Bermuda Olympic Association announced that its Athletes’ Commission will be hosting two webinar lectures this month for athletes looking to expand their knowledge around key topics in sport: Drugs in Sport; and Branding. A spokesperson said, “On 13 March 2021 at 3:00 p.m., Colin Ryan, Pharmacist will present “Drugs In Sport”, which... Read more of this article
Alizadeh Qualifies For Tokyo Olympic Games
Dara Alizadeh’s dream has come true, with the athlete qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games, where he will represent the island in rowing. Competing in the finals of the World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta in Brazil, all but one Olympic qualifying spot for the Men’s Single Sculls were confirmed according to the qualification rules... Read more of this article
RBYC Keelboat Racing Season Underway
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s 2021 Keelboat Racing Season is now underway in the Great Sound. The first day of racing saw the sailors compete in shifty conditions for the J/105 and International One Design [IOD] classes, with 3 races in both classes. The J/105 Class was competing for the Indian Harbor Bowl, Trevor Boyce & M Jeff sailed Yabsta... Read more of this article
Hawley Finishes 11th In Elite Cup Triathlon
Erica Hawley competed in the Clermont Draft Legal Sprint Elite Cup Women’s Triathlon in Florida where she finished 11th crossing the line in a time of 1:00.39. Hawley covered the 750 meter swim in a time of 10.21, then clocked a time of 30.18 over the 15 mile bike course, before closing out with a 5K run time of 18.16. Related Stories Photos: Catlin... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Lopes & Rego Compete In Florida
Cody Rego and Nicholas Lopes competed in the 2021 World Equestrian Federation’s #8 Premier Equestrian Under 25 CSI 2* Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. During the ASPCA Maclay – Section A Class, Rego and Jamaica finished 7th out of 39 competitors. Lopes and Supreme Z finished 2nd competing in the 1.15m Children’s Jumper Modified... Read more of this article
Masters & Medeiros Score In IMG Academy Wins
Three Bermuda football players and their IMG Academy teammates took to the field for the IMG Showcase. Jaden Masters and her IMG Under 19 Girls Premier teammates defeated Mid-City Lions 1-0, with Masters scoring the lone goal of the game. Katelyn Medeiros, Chechulae Dowling, and their IMG Under 17 Premier Division Girls teammates defeated the Miami... Read more of this article
Simons Helps Team Break School Record
Nathan Simons and his Indian Hills Men’s Track and Field teammates took to the track to conclude competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association [NJCAA] National Championships. Simons — along with Aurel Tchanbi, Justin Swann, and Elijah Berry — competed in the 4x400m relay, finishing heat 3 in 3rd place, with a time of 3:14.38,... Read more of this article
Bermuda PGA Highlights Keith Smith
The Bermuda PGA recently launched a series titled ‘Getting To Know Bermuda’s Golf Professionals’ to highlight local golfers, with their latest story focusing on Keith Smith. A spokesperson said, “If ever a player personified the struggle of golf in Bermuda it is Keith Smith, a Bermuda Tournament Professional who proudly qualified... Read more of this article
Results: Fat Tire Massive Race At Casemates
The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season continued at Casemates. Robin Horsfield continued his dominance in the Male Open 60 Minute field when he clocked a 6 lap winning time of 49:24.1, Liam Flannery was second after completing 6 laps clocking 50:16.1, and Alan Potts also completed 6 laps clocking 53:07.1. The Female... Read more of this article
Golf: Sherlock Concludes Independence Cup
Quinton Sherlock took to the Achimota Golf Club Course to conclude competing in the Independence Cup Tournament in commemoration of Ghana’s independence. Sherlock shot an second and final round 71 to come off the course 8th. Following his round, Sherlock said, “I had a good round going, I was -4 after #10, but a bogey on 11 and a double bogey... Read more of this article
Barcelona Defeat Thompson & Civitas Santa
Kenni Thompson and her Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz teammates were defeated 3 – 0 by the league leaders Barcelona in their Spanish Women’s First Division match-up. Alexia Putellas gave Barcelona the lead in the 8th minute, the lead was doubled in the 47th minute when Jenni Hermoso scored. The third goal of the game came in the 72nd minute when... Read more of this article
