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Videos: Allen & Trott Receive Medals
At the conclusion of the first day of competition in the 2011 Island Games in the Isle of Wight, Bermuda has already picked up two medals, and you can watch both medal ceremonies below. Sean Trott finished the half marathon in 1:12:22 to give Bermuda our first medal of these Games, and his teammate Stephen Allen finished 11th in a time of 1:16.11, giving... Read more of this article
Sean Trott Wins First Island Games Medal
[Updated] In the first morning of competition at the 2011 Island Games in the Isle of Wight, Bermuda’s name is etched on the medal table already courtesy of a stellar performance by Sean Trott which saw him win a Bronze medal in the half marathon. After the race Mr Trott said it was, “Perfect conditions for running today, it was cool weather... Read more of this article
Basketball: Bermuda Wins 129 to 13
The Bermuda Men’s Basketball team has started off their competition in the 2011 Island Games in the Isle of Wight today [June 26] completely crushing the Norwegian island of Froya, winning 129 to 13. In a role reversal for Bermuda – as we are normally substantially smaller than our competitors in international competition – our population... Read more of this article
Updating: Island Games Day #1 Results
The first day of the 2011 Island Games is underway in the Isle of Wight today [June 26] and Bermuda has started off strong winning two medals in the Mens Half Marathon. Bermuda is represented in a number of disciplines, and we will keep you updated on our athlete’s performances as the day progresses. Tennis Both the men’s and women’s Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: Island Games Opening Ceremony
Dozens of Bermuda’s athletes took part in today’s [June 25] opening ceremony for the 2011 Natwest Island Games being held in the Isle of Wight. They join 4,000 athletes from over 20 islands in the inter-island games.There was a carnival atmosphere as the teams and entertainers walked through the Isle of Wight as thousands of spectators... Read more of this article
Rifle Club Members Head To Island Games
The shooting team for the Island Games flew out last night [June 21], but not before delays and issues arose with the team members being able to transport their rifles on the flight with them. Members of the Bermuda Rifle & Pistol Club Association gathered at the airport last night, prepared to travel on British Airways to the Isle of Wight via... Read more of this article
BTFA Announces Island Games Team
The Bermuda Track and Field Association [BTFA] has named the team that will represent Bermuda at the upcoming Island Games, which will be held in the Isle of Wight from June 25 to July 1. BTFA President Donna Watson said, “We would have liked to have a bigger team but due to the timing some of the athletes were unavailable due to school commitments... Read more of this article
Women’s National Team BBall Announced
The Bermuda Women’s National Basketball team has been selected for the upcoming Island Games, which will be held next month in the Isle of Wight. Erica Woods will headline the team that also will see the likes of Jamila Godwin who is a co-captain, Marissa Wainwright and Kimale Evans. The team will be coached by Allen R Walker Jr. and assisted by Scott... Read more of this article
2011 Island Games Golf Team Announced
The Bermuda Golf Team for this year’s Island Games has been announced. The men’s team consists of Captain Camiko Smith, Ryan Benevides, Alex Osborne and Damian Palanyandi with Ryan Roberts as the alternate. Captain Laura Robinson, Ebonie Burgess, Katrin Burnie and Elizabeth Parsons round out the Ladies team. Team Management consists of Nick... Read more of this article
