Category: Sports
Cechini Achieves Five Personal Best Times
Bermudian swimmer Thomas Cechini competed at the Speedo Winter Junior Championship East in Greensboro, North Carolina. Representing Mercersburg Academy, Cechini enjoyed a stellar meet, setting personal best times in all five events he contested: Men’s 200 yards freestyle: Finished 48th with a personal best time of 1:39.63. Men’s 500 yards... Read more of this article
Video: Gymnast Aria Divine Wins Medals In UK
Bermudian Aria Divine claimed three medals representing the South at the recent National Finals at the Independent Gymnastics National Training Centre in Chorley, Lancashire. Divine, who competes for Miss Poppy’s Gymnastics Club in Oxfordshire, England, finished first on the floor and second on the beam and all-around. The 12-year-old, who qualified... Read more of this article
Sailing: Kempe Competes At Portugal Grand Prix
Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe finished 49th in the ILCA 7 dinghy class at the 7th Portugal Grand Prix sailing event. Kempe competed against 108 sailors from around the globe in challenging conditions, including gusty winds. He finished with 193 net points. His highest finish was 11th place, achieved in the fifth race of the series. Related Stories Campbell... Read more of this article
Jonté Smith Reflects On Cricket Dreams
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jonté Smith, the Bermuda national team cricketer, said it has been a “dream” to become a dual international after helping the island’s cricket team win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bermuda topped the qualifying table after winning six of their seven matches... Read more of this article
Mia Fishel Releases First Children’s Book
[Written by Stephen Wright] Footballer Mia Fishel has released her first children’s book, Big Fish, which aims to inspire youngsters to be “brave, stay determined, and follow their dreams.” Fishel, whose father Patrick is Bermudian, is related to the Bascomes, the island’s famous football family, including former Bermuda players Andrew and David... Read more of this article
Junior Pan Ams To Feature 28 Sports
The Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay, will feature 28 sports and 43 disciplines. More than 4,000 athletes from 41 countries are expected to compete in the Games, which will run from August 9 to 23 next year. There will be four new sports added the programme: field hockey, golf, rugby and waterski /wakeboard. In addition, two disciplines... Read more of this article
David Patrick’s LSU Tigers Defeated By SMU
Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team were defeated 74-64 away to the SMU Mustangs in the NCAA Division 1 in Frisco, Texas, on Saturday [December 14]. LSU, who play in the Southeastern Conference, face the Stetson Hatters today. Bermudian Patrick joined LSU as an associate head coach in May. He is the former head... Read more of this article
BFA D Licence Coaching Course Underway
Local football coaches are honing their knowledge and skills as they embark on the Bermuda D Licence course, a foundational programme aimed at developing coaching expertise on the island. The coaches recently attended their first sessions, where they gained valuable insights from key figures in Bermuda’s football community. Michael Findlay, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
AJ Dill Wins Boxing Debut In Nottingham
Bermudian AJ Dill made a superb start to his professional boxing career after claiming a first-round knockout win at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham at the weekend. Fighting under the Ashton Promotions and Fighting Dad banner, Dill was part of a 15-fight card dubbed “The Greatest Show.” Dill defeated Jake Morris in a light-heavyweight... Read more of this article
Falcons Defeat Antonio Pierce’s Raiders
Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 15-9 at home to the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [December 16]. The Raiders are bottom of the AFC West after winning two and losing 12 matches this season. Pierce’s team are at home to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday [December 22]. The son of Bermudian... Read more of this article
Phillips Receives ASU Bermuda Scholarship
19-year-old Bermudian Daniel Phillips has been chosen as the first recipient of the Arizona State University [ASU] Bermuda Scholarship. An article from BIOS/ASU said, “Daniel Phillips, a 19-year-old Bermudian, has been selected as the first recipient of the Arizona State University [ASU] Bermuda Scholarships. This milestone marks the launch of an... Read more of this article
Nathan Trott Keeps Clean Sheet In Cup Win
Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott kept a clean sheet in FC Copenhagen’s 1-0 win at home to Kolding IF in the second leg of the Danish Cup quarter-finals on Sunday [December 15]. Trott’s side advance to the semi-finals after winning 4-1 on aggregate. Trott, 26, signed for Copenhagen from English Premier League outfit West Ham United in the summer. FC... Read more of this article
