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Local Jamaicans To Cheer On Thompson-Herah

Local Jamaicans To Cheer On Thompson-Herah

[Written by Stephen Wright] Excitement is building among the island’s Jamaican community in anticipation of cheering on compatriot Elaine Thompson-Herah, the fastest woman alive, when she competes at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday [April 28]. Thompson-Herah is only the second sprinter after Jamaican icon Usain Bolt to win the sprint double... Read more of this article

Bean On Elite Women Inspiring Junior Girls

Bean On Elite Women Inspiring Junior Girls

[Written by Stephen Wright] Mia Bean, a Bermuda Olympic Association Women in Sport Committee board member, believes the island’s young female athletes will be inspired watching the likes of Jamaican superstar Elaine Thompson-Herah at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix next Sunday [April 28]. Thompson-Herah, the fastest woman alive, is among the top names... Read more of this article

Gibbons-Thomas Aims To Be Fastest On Rock

Gibbons-Thomas Aims To Be Fastest On Rock

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sprinter Milan Gibbons-Thomas believes she had to take a break from running to realise how much she loved the sport. The 13-year-old returned to running four years ago after a short hiatus, which included the Covid-19 pandemic, having already displayed her potential by winning the under-11 girls 80 metres at the Caribbean... Read more of this article

Iyon Simmons Looking Forward To Event

Iyon Simmons Looking Forward To Event

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sprinter Iyon Simmons will showcase his talent in front of a crowd for the first time in the Special Olympics Celebration at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium next Sunday [April 28]. Simmons recently joined Special Olympics Bermuda, which serves athletes with intellectual disabilities, after being recommended... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Gears For USATF Grand Prix

Video: Bermuda Gears For USATF Grand Prix

Top athletes from more than 20 countries will compete at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on April 28. The premier event, broadcast live on NBC, is a crucial qualifying meet for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Among those elite athletes expected to perform are sprinters Noah Lyles, of the United States, Elaine Thompson-Herah,... Read more of this article

Micah Lambert On Special Olympics Celebration

Micah Lambert On Special Olympics Celebration

[Written by Stephen Wright] Micah Lambert will be among the competitors in the Special Olympics Celebration at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on April 28. Lambert represented the island with distinction at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin last summer, winning a gold medal in the men’s individual tennis and will compete... Read more of this article

Special Olympics Celebration At Grand Prix

Special Olympics Celebration At Grand Prix

[Written by Stephen Wright] Some of the island’s top Special Olympics track and field athletes will showcase their talents as part of the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on April 28. The Special Olympics Celebration will run from 3.45 pm to 4.30 pm and feature some of the athletes who represented Bermuda with distinction at the... Read more of this article

USATF Bermuda Grand Prix On April 28th

USATF Bermuda Grand Prix On April 28th

The BTA officially announced the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, April 28th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with United States Track and Field [USATF], is excited to bring to the island the return of the most-anticipated USATF Bermuda Grand Prix as the perfect prelude to Paris for this... Read more of this article

2024 USATF Grand Prix To Be Held On April 28

2024 USATF Grand Prix To Be Held On April 28

The 2024 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix will be held on April 28th, featuring top athletes representing over 20 countries. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the upcoming USATF Bermuda Grand Prix! This highly anticipated event will set the stage for elite track athletes as they prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games. Watch... Read more of this article

Photos: Fastest Kid On The Rock Event

Photos: Fastest Kid On The Rock Event

The ‘Fastest Kid on the Rock’ – which was held on the weekend as the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix – saw some of the island’s top young athletes in action. Related Stories Photos: 2023 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix Event Photos: Track & Field Championships Day 2 Photos: Track & Field Championships... Read more of this article

Photos: 2023 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix Event

Photos: 2023 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix Event

The USATF Bermuda Grand Prix track and field event captivated spectators as top athletes from around the world gathered at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre for an extraordinary display of speed, skill, and athleticism. This year marked the second year Bermuda has hosted the event, which was broadcast internationally by NBC Sports.... Read more of this article

Videos: 2023 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix Meet

Videos: 2023 USATF Bermuda Grand Prix Meet

The USATF Bermuda Grand Prix was held on Sunday at the Flora Duffy Stadium, with some of the world’s top track and field athletes in action. The USATF summary said, “Eight American athletes took advantage of a windy day in paradise on Sunday to win their events at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at Flora Duffy Stadium, a stop on the World... Read more of this article

NBC Sports To Broadcast Bermuda USATF

NBC Sports To Broadcast Bermuda USATF

NBC Sports will broadcast the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, which will be held this Sunday [May 21] and is set to feature some of the top international track and field athletes. A statement from NBC Sports said, “A Noah Lyles–Christian Coleman meeting in the 100m is one of the main events at the USA Track and Field Bermuda Grand Prix, live on Sunday... Read more of this article

Perinchief Looking Forward To USATF Meet

Perinchief Looking Forward To USATF Meet

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief believes he is in his best shape “physically and mentally” since transitioning from the high jump to the triple jump. His decision in 2019 to switch events because of persistent injuries has proved a wise one, with the 25-year-old enjoying a sublime first season as a professional... Read more of this article

USATF Bermuda Grand Prix Schedule Released

USATF Bermuda Grand Prix Schedule Released

The USATF Bermuda Grand Prix event schedule has been released, with the event set to be held on Sunday [May 21]. A spokesperson said, “All roads are leading to the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this Sunday, May 21st for the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix. “This still time to get your tickets for this amazing weekend of exciting races and community... Read more of this article

Top Names To Compete In USATF Grand Prix

Top Names To Compete In USATF Grand Prix

[Written by Stephen Wright] Former Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell will be among the top names heading to the island for the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday [May 21]. Powell, 40, has twice held the 100 metres world record and won gold medals in the 4×100 relays at the Olympic Games and World Championships. He retired... Read more of this article