Category: Sports
Parfitt-Williams’ Team Restarts Season In Iceland
Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir Reykjavík team restarted their league season in Iceland. Parfitt-Williams and his teammates took to the field their second match of the season — their first match was played prior to the Covid-19 pandemic — and ended their first league match in over three months with a 1 – 0 loss to Breidablik. The... Read more of this article
From USA To Bermuda: Spirit Of Bermuda Rally
The Spirit of Bermuda Rally — the first sports tourism event since the start of Covid-19 — is set to begin on July 6, with vessels racing from the U.S. East Coast to St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “A novel sailing race to raise funds for Spirit of Bermuda, celebrate maritime heritage and boost the island’s nautical tourism... Read more of this article
‘31 Day Run To Read’ Fundraiser Launched
Former Green family scholarship recipient Allison Parry has launched the ’31 Day Run To Read Challenge,’ a fundraising event aimed at helping Bermudian students continue their education overseas. A spokesperson said, “Bermudians are being asked to get up and run to raise money for Bermudian students in an initiative from former scholarship... Read more of this article
Cycling: White Concludes Joe Martin Stage Race
Project Echelon continued hosting the Men’s Virtual Joe Martin Stage 3 race with Conor White taking part. Stage 3 the final stage saw competitors compete on the Richmond UCI Road World Championships course, 40.4km was set to mimic the difficult Mount Sequoyah stage of the Joe Martin Stage race, completing 3 circuits of the Sand to Sequoias course... Read more of this article
Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium
Jillian Terceira continued competing in her first competition since the global pandemic taking to the ring for the Bonheiden – Show Jumpers Academy Training Show. On day two, Terceira competed in two classes. Terceira and First Lady competed in the 1.20-1.30m Table A in 2 phases 7-year-old class, the pair finished 14th. Terceira and First Lady... Read more of this article
Wells And Bristol City Fall To Blackburn Rovers
Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates suffered defeat at Blackburn Rovers despite taking the lead through Jamie Paterson. A header from Tommy Rowe’s cross put Bristol City in front but Corry Evans’ cross found its way into the net before Tosin Adarabioyo and Adam Armstrong took the game away from them. The defeat puts City down to ninth place,... Read more of this article
Jillian Terceira Returns To Action In Belgium
Jillian Terceira competed in her first competition since the pause of sporting events due to the pandemic, with the Bermudian equestrian taking to the ring for the Bonheiden – Show Jumpers Academy Training Show. On the first day, Terceira competed in Two Classes. Terceira and First Lady competed in the 1.20-1.30m Table A On Time 7 Year Old Class,... Read more of this article
Video: White Competes In Joe Martin Race
Project Echelon continued hosting the Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race with Bermuda’s Conor White taking part. Stage 2 was set to mimic the difficult Mount Sequoyah stage of the Joe Martin Stage Race, completing 3 circuits of the Sand to Sequoias course on Watopia over a distance of 76.4km. White clocked a time of 1:39:53 to finish 29th overall... Read more of this article
Conor White Begins Joe Martin Stage Race
Project Echelon is hosting the Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race with Conor White taking part. Stage 1 was the Bologna Time Trial over 5km. In a field of 115 competitors, White clocked a time of 15:17 to finish 47th overall. Mikey Mottram from Great Britain clocked the Stage winning time of 13:44, Jordan Cheyne from Canada was second in a time of 13:47... Read more of this article
Somers Kempe Leads Virtual Sailing Series
With the restrictions still limiting sailing races, the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club continued their second series of the Virtual Regatta. Somers Kempe has opened up a comfortable lead with 21 net points after 15 races, having won seven of the races, while Dale Brangman is in second with 35 net points after picking up three wins. Roger Beach is... Read more of this article
BTA To Launch Golf & Retail Promo Campaigns
Special promotions in golf and retail in coming weeks aspire to rally the community and support local businesses and jobs as the island readies for air visitors to return next month, the BTA said today. “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] recovery roadmap includes a dedicated golf promotion to champion the island’s clubs starting June 29, plus... Read more of this article
400+ Boats Set Sail In Online Bermuda Race
The 2020 Online Newport Bermuda Race will begin today [June 19] at Castle Hill Lighthouse, with more than 400 sailors taking part in the digital version of the Newport Bermuda Race. A spokesperson said, “Instead of 200 boats starting the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race today as planned, a digital version will begin off Castle Hill Lighthouse at 1pm... Read more of this article
