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Live Updates: Bermuda Athletes In Paralympics
[Updating] The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris are underway, and Bernews is providing live text updates, photos, results, and post-event reactions, with Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade set to represent Bermuda on the world stage. The Paralympic Games follow after the Olympic Games where Bermuda had eight athletes representing us; Jah-Nhai Perinchief,... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell’s Trip To Paris Cost $6,792.59
A trip in August 2024 by Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell to Paris cost $6,792.59, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from August 3, 2024 – August 8, 2024, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator the Hon. Owen K. Darrell,... Read more of this article
Harvey & Hawley Return From Paris Olympics
Bermudian Olympians Jack Harvey and Erica Hawley were warmly welcomed back home following their debuts at the Paris Summer Olympic Games. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, Bermudian Olympians – swimmer Jack Harvey and triathlete, Erica Hawley – arrived home after their stellar debuts at the Paris Summer Olympic Games. “Jack,... Read more of this article
Penn State Celebrates Swimmers At Olympics
Penn State celebrated five current and former members of the Penn State swimming and diving program who competed up the 2024 Paris Olympics, including Bermudian swimmers Emma and Jack Harvey. As far as the Harvey siblings — the first brother and sister duo to represent Bermuda in the Olympics in swimming — the university said, “Jack... Read more of this article
18 PanAm Countries Win Medals At Olympics
The PanAm member countries won a total of 221 medals at the 2024 Olympics, with the organization noting that “the Americas achieved an important record with 18 countries in the medal count ranking.” A spokesperson said, “The XXXIII edition of the Olympic Games in Paris, France have concluded. And, as usual, it is time for the results,... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Olympic Event In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda chef de mission, believes those athletes who made their Olympic debuts in Paris have a bright future and hopes they push for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Bermuda’s Olympic team included six athletes competing on the biggest stage for the first time – triathletes Erica Hawley and... Read more of this article
Raynor On ‘Awesome’ Olympics Experience
[Written by Stephen Wright] Donna Raynor has experienced a busy and rewarding few weeks at the Olympic Games in Paris as part of her role on the World Athletics Council. Among Raynor’s many highlights were presenting a gold medal to United States athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won the women’s 400 metres hurdles and met rapper and entrepreneur... Read more of this article
Govt House Celebrates Bermuda’s Olympians
Government House extended their congratulations to Bermuda’s athletes following their performances at the Paris Olympics. There were eight athletes representing the island at the Paris Games: triathletes Dame Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith, swimmers Emma Harvey and Jack Harvey, rower Dara Alizadeh, sailor Adriana Penruddocke and triple... Read more of this article
Alizadeh To Carry Flag At Closing Ceremony
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] has announced that rower Dara Alizadeh will serve as the flag bearer for the Bermuda team in the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday [August 11]. The prestigious honour demonstrates Alizadeh’s “leadership during the Games, outstanding efforts during his athletic events and his relentless... Read more of this article
Athletes’ Welfare A Top Priority In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ensuring the mental health and welfare of the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris has been a top priority of the Bermuda Olympic Association. With the International Olympic Association [IOC] offering a quota of welfare officers to all National Olympic Committees [NOC] for registered mental health practitioners... Read more of this article
Bermuda Olympic Pins A ‘Hot Property’
[Written by Stephen Wright] The official Bermuda Olympic pins are becoming a much-coveted item among athletes from other countries at the Olympic Games in Paris. Each participating nation has been handed a set of exclusive pins, which athletes are eagerly trading with coaches, volunteers, and more often, each other. The bright pink Bermuda pin is fittingly... Read more of this article
Jah-Nhai Perinchief Makes Olympic Debut
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he feels grateful to become an Olympian and hopes to build on his debut showing as he looks towards the next chapter of his triple jump career. Perinchief – the first Bermudian to represent the island in track and field at the Olympics since 2016 — finished thirteenth in group A of the... Read more of this article
