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Boxer Adrian Roach To Face Canadian Opponent
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Adrian Roach has enjoyed highly skilled sparring in Las Vegas in preparation for one of his toughest assignments when he faces Canadian Taverio Stewart at the Bermuda College on Saturday [August 10]. Roach spent three weeks in “Sin City”, training under coaches Kay Koroma and DJ Zamora, sparring with top names such... Read more of this article
Patience Lowe Helping Olympians Stay Sharp
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian lead physiotherapist Patience Lowe is among those playing a key role in ensuring the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris remain in peak physical condition. Lowe has been busily working with each of the eight athletes – seven based in Paris and one in Marseille [sailor Adriana Penruddocke] –... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trio From Youth Olympics To Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] A decade ago, a wide-eyed team of seven Bermuda athletes travelled to Nanjing, China, to compete at the second Youth Olympic Games. Fast-forward ten years, and four of the group are fully-fledged Olympians, three of which – Erica Hawley, Tyler Smith and Jah-Nhai Perinchief – are making their Olympic debuts in Paris. The... Read more of this article
Penruddocke ‘Great Experience’ At Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke said she gained valuable experiences on the water during her women’s dinghy campaign at the Olympic Games in Paris. The 24-year-old, who was making her Olympic debut, completed the ten-race series today [August 5], finishing 42nd in race nine before the tenth race was cancelled because... Read more of this article
Brian Wellman Helping Perinchief In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Brian Wellman believes Jah-Nhai Perinchief must focus on “one jump at a time” as he prepares for the triple jump qualifiers at the Stade de France at the Olympic Games in Paris on Wednesday [August 7]. Four-time Olympian Wellman, one of the island’s greatest athletes, has travelled to the French capital as part of Perinchief’s... Read more of this article
Former Swimmers Cheering Bermuda In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Former top Bermuda swimmers Lisa Blackburn and Julian Fletcher are among the travelling contingent of supporters cheering on the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris. Blackburn, who represented Bermuda at the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015, met with Katura Horton-Perinchief, the island’s chef de mission,... Read more of this article
Captain Terryn Fray Enjoys Perfect Start
[Written by Stephen Wright] Terryn Fray enjoyed a perfect start to his tenure as Somerset’s Cup Match captain. The opening batter, who served as vice-captain to Jordan DeSilva for several years, showed his leadership qualities in Somerset’s 226-run win over challengers St George’s at the Somerset Cricket Club on Friday [August 2]. Fray also contributed... Read more of this article
Spinners Stovell And Brangman Inspire Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Somerset’s bowlers had St George’s all in a spin during their 226-run victory in Cup Match at the Somerset Cricket Club on Friday [August 2]. The holders retained their trophy with a convincing performance, led by Kamau Leverock with bat, scoring 153 in the first innings and the bowling of spinners Dion Stovell and Derrick... Read more of this article
Jordan-Whitter Named Coach At New England
Jovan Jordan-Whitter has been appointed as the head coach of the future men’s and women’s tennis teams at the University of New England, which will begin varsity competition in the 2025-26 academic year. Heather Davis, the University of New England director of athletics, said: “After a comprehensive national search, we are so pleased to have... Read more of this article
Dara Alizadeh Proud Of Olympic Journey
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dara Alizadeh has reflected on his rowing journey, from a 13-year-old who began competing for fun to becoming a two-times Olympian. Alizadeh closed the curtain on his Olympic campaign in Paris today [August 2], finishing fourth in the men’s single sculls E final at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to place 28th overall. The... Read more of this article
Penruddocke Makes Great Start At Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke has made an impressive start to her women’s dinghy campaign at the Olympic Games in Paris today [August 1]. Penruddocke, competing in the ILCA 6 one-design class at the Marseille Marina, a port city in the south of France, showed she can hold her own on the world stage by finishing... Read more of this article
Heyliger Working As Olympic Swimming Judge
[Written by Stephen Wright] It is not only athletes representing Bermuda at the Olympic Games in Paris, with Margret Heyliger performing duties as a swimming official. Heyliger, the mother of Rebecca Heyliger, who competed in swimming at the 2016 Rio Games, is on the World Aquatics swimming technical committee and a stroke judge in Paris in the video... Read more of this article
