Category: Sports
Black Pearl Leading Antigua Bermuda Race
Stefan Jentzsch’s Botin Black Pearl has pulled ahead in the Antigua Bermuda Race as of Thursday morning [May 11]. A spokesperson said, “After trailing the Tod Slyngstad’s HH 66 catamaran Nemo by approximately 50 miles on Wednesday, Stefan Jentzsch’s Botin 56 Black Pearl has pulled ahead by 3 miles as of 0600 Thursday morning. Both are just... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy Win BSSF Hockey
Somersfield Academy won the double at the BSSF/BHF Middle School Hockey Tournament by winning the girls and boys tournament. The day started with a skills and drills session led by the Bermuda Hockey Federation volunteers followed by a round robin tournament. Somersfield won the boys division after finishing with three wins and a draw. They defeated... Read more of this article
Golf: Leseur Wins IU-Kokomo Spring Invitational
Bermuda’s Kenny Leseur took medalist honors at the IU-Kokomo Spring Invitational. The 36-hole tournament was shortened to 18 holes due to weather conditions. Leseur was one of four Butler University players who played as individuals at the event. Leseur carded an even-par 72 in cold, blustery conditions at Wildcat Creek Golf Course. That gave... Read more of this article
BFA Does Not Renew Lightbourne’s Contract
The BFA confirmed that they “decided not to renew the contracts of the senior men’s national team coaching staff” and said they “express our utmost thanks and appreciation to Kyle Lightbourne and his staff.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is committed to achieving its strategic goals by continuously... Read more of this article
Jacob Madeiros Named To All-State Team
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Jacob Madeiros has been named in the South Carolina Soccer Coaches Association All-State team for this season. Madeiros, whose family moved to the United States seven years ago, attends May River High School in Bluffton, South Carolina, and has been in impressive form for their varsity team as a forward or midfielder. The... Read more of this article
Ebbin & Team Finish 3rd In Presidents Trophy
Christian Ebbin and his St. George’s School Sailing teammates finished 3rd competing in the NESSA Team Racing Championship [Presidents Trophy]. On the waters of Boston, St. George’s and The Hotchkiss School both finished the regatta with records of 13&7, with Hotchkiss ruled in second behind the winners Brunswick School. Related Stories Durham... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell’s Trip To Bahamas Cost $2,424
A trip in April 2023 by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell to Bahamas for the Carifta Games 2023 cost $2,424.71, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 8, 2023 – April 11, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator,... Read more of this article
Daley Wins Silver Medal Day Two Of Invitational
Elijah Daley continued competing in the MAC Spring Long Course Invitational 2023 in Canada, earning a silver medal and registering a second personal best. Daley clocked a time of 28.07 in the 50m backstroke preliminaries to advance to the final as the second seed. In the final, he clocked a personal best time of 28.02 to win the silver medal. He just... Read more of this article
Moseley Wins At John Traube Memorial Meet
Finn Moseley had an impressive performance at the 2023 John Traube Memorial Swim Meet, notching both a first and second place finish. Moseley won the boy’s 13 & over 50 meter freestyle by touching the wall in a time of 24:59. He went on to finish with a silver medal in the boy’s 13 & over 100 meter freestyle by clocking 54:70. Related... Read more of this article
High-Performance Sponsorship Applications
The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the high-performance Sponsorship programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Applications for the High-Performance Sponsorship programme will be open until June 30th, 2023, for those who meet the criteria. To apply, persons can visit: www.youthandsport.bm. “The... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda-Lorient Pure Ocean Challenge
Three boats looking to beat a 40-year old crossing time between Bermuda and Lorient in the fourth edition of the Pure Ocean Challenge have set off. A spokesperson said, “The long standing crossing time of 12 days 23 hours et 16 minutes was set in 1983 by Eugène Riguidel and Jean-François le Menec, in the catamaran William-Saurin. “Two... Read more of this article
Betschart Finishes Runner-Up In SailGP Inspire
Bermuda’s Rachael Betschart finished runner-up at the Waszp Grand Final of the SailGP Inspire Championship of Champions on San Francisco Bay last weekend. Betschart reached the showpiece final after becoming the first female winner of the Inspire Racing Series at the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in May last year. The Championship of Champions, which... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trio Compete In East Championships
The UMBC women’s track and field program – led by Bermuda’s Caityn Bobb, Keturah Bulford-Trott, and Za’kayza Parsons – tied Bryant University for fourth place with 83 points after earning a dozen medals at the 2023 America East Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Bobb continues to impress on the biggest stages, capturing... Read more of this article
Augustus, Smith Compete On APGA Tour Arizona
Daniel Augustus and Camiko Smith concluded competing on the APGA Tour at the Scottsdale Country Club in Arizona. Augustus finished T24th with a combined score of 2-over par, while Smith finished 40th at 11-over par. In his first round Augustus shot a 2-over par 73, Augustus had 2 birdies, 13 pars, 2 bogey’s and a double bogey. Augustus would shoot... Read more of this article
Brangman Completes Endurance Competition
Marvin Brangman concluded competing at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, completing a 75 mile race and earning a top ten finish. Riding the big bay tank ‘The Kaolean Machine,’ Brangman finished seventh out of 23 riders. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian:... Read more of this article
Elijah Daley Wins Bronze Medal In Canada
Elijah Daley began competing in the MAC Spring Long Course Invitational 2023 in Canada, earning a bronze medal on the first day of competition. Daley finished 10th while competing in the 50m freestyle preliminaries, clocking a time of 25.54 to advance to the final. In the final, Daley finished 10th with a time of 26.05. He also took to the pool for... Read more of this article
