Category: Sports
Jessica Lewis Wins 200M Race In Switzerland
[Updated] On a day when the island was celebrating ‘Bermudian Excellence’, one of Bermuda’s athletes was demonstrating it, with Jessica Lewis racing to victory in the 200m during the 2019 ParAthletics WPA Grand Prix in Switzerland held on May 24th. Lewis won the T53 Women’s 200m race clocking a time of 31.54, Kelsey LeFevour from... Read more of this article
Concacaf Extraordinary Congress On June 4
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football [Concacaf] confirmed details of its 25th Extraordinary Congress, to be held in Paris, France, on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019. The Congress, which is constituted by Concacaf’s Member Associations, will commence at 12:00 pm [local time] at Le Meridien Etoile. Concacaf President... Read more of this article
Famous Advances In NCAA Championships
A trio of University of Georgia Track and Field team members — including Bermuda’s Sakari Famous — advanced to the NCAA Championships during the opening day of the NCAA East Prelims in Jacksonville, Florida. Famous finished in the top nine of the Women’s High Jump to continue her season. With seven competitors reaching 5 feet 10.75 inches... Read more of this article
Marion Bermuda New ‘Anti Bias’ Adjustment
When the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race begins on June 14, boats in the Founders Division will be sailing under a unique new “anti-bias” adjustment of the ORR handicap system. A spokesperson said, “When the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race starts June 14, the Founders Division boats will be sailing under a unique, new ‘anti-bias’ adjustment... Read more of this article
Photos: Sealey & Bean-Rasario Win Junior Race
[Updated with photos] Kahzi Sealey and Katherine Bean-Rasario ran to victory in the Bermuda Day Heritage Day Junior Classic race today. Sealey crossed the line in a time of 10:38, Jayson Simons was second with a time of 11:58, and Jauza James finished third with a time of 12:10. Bean-Rosario was 7th overall stopping the clock in a time of 13:04, Legend... Read more of this article
Videos: Marshall & Hoey Win Half Marathon Race
[Updated with PDF] Lamont Marshall and Rose-Anna Hoey took the top men’s and women’s positions respectively in today’s [May 24] Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with both crossing the line to loud applause from the gathered crowd as they won the prestigious race. According to Bermuda Timing, Mr Marshall finished in 1:11:38, as he claimed... Read more of this article
Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race Winners
As part of the island-wide Bermuda Day celebrations, the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle race was held today [May 24], with Kaden Hopkins and Caitlin Conyers racing to victory, while Zoe Hasselkuss and Alexander Miller won the Junior Race. Bermuda Day Cycling Race Starts Sinclair Packwood Winner Kaden Hopkins The full Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle... Read more of this article
Bermudian Wins At Ontario Jiu-Jitsu Event
Bermuda’s Evan Sexsmith-Brosseau placed first in the Kids I [age 5 & 6], Grey Belt, 48.5 to 55.5 pound category at the 2019 Ontario Open International Jiu-Jitsu Championships held in Toronto, Ontario on May 5th. Evan was born in Bermuda to Diane Sexsmith-Brosseau [nee Bissell] and is the grandson of former Bermuda Police Assistant Commissioner... Read more of this article
Photos: Tuff Dogs Retain The Central County Cup
Evening League team and Central County Cup Holders Tuff Dogs retained the Central County Cup at the first hurdle defeating Western Stars by 111 runs at the St. John’s Field. Western Stars won toss and decided to field, the champions would score 339/9 in their allotted 50 overs, guest player Derrick Brangman who shined with both bat and ball was the... Read more of this article
Tennis: Mallory Wins Doubles In USVI Tennis
Trey Mallory had a mixed day taking part in the ITF Junior USVI Cup 2 Tennis Tournament in the US Virgin Islands. In his Quarter-Final match, Mallory went down in straight sets 6-0, 6-3 to Benjamin Kittay from the United States of America. Mallory teamed up with Mark Dancuart from Peru in the Doubles Semi-Finals and they defeated American pair James... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day 2019 Souvenir Book Released
In advance of the much anticipated festivities on Friday, the Government has released the official Bermuda Day book today [May 23], which contains the schedule of events, the parade route, the parade order and more. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Youth Cycle Race starts at 8.45am at Fort Hill, Middle Road and finishes on Cedar Avenue, the Sinclair Packwood... Read more of this article
Mallory Begins Competing in USVI Junior Cup
Bermuda’s Trey Mallory began taking part in the ITF Junior USVI Cup 2 Tennis Tournament in the US Virgin Islands. Mallory who is ranked 6th, received a bye in the First Round and then advanced to the Quarter-Finals following his Second Round victory. Mallory would take on Jakub Ostajewski from the United States in his Second Round in straight... Read more of this article
