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Video: Dage Minors Wins & Breaks Record

Video: Dage Minors Wins & Breaks Record

Dage Minors competed in the 55th annual Bill Luti 5 Miler race in New Hampshire, where he made an excellent showing to win the race and break the Bermuda National Record. Minors recorded a dominant victory in the 201 strong field, finishing almost 40 seconds faster than the second place runner, and in doing so, he also brok the Bermuda National Point... Read more of this article

Caitlyn Bobb Wins, Breaks School Record Again

Caitlyn Bobb Wins, Breaks School Record Again

Bermuda’s Caitlyn Bobb has once again set a new school record in the 400m, this time while competing at the ECAC Championships in the U.S. Bobb competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and their report said, “UMBC women’s track and field was led by freshman Caitlyn Bobb who once again shattered a school record. Bobb reset... Read more of this article

Bobb & Bulford Trott Help Break UMBC Record

Bobb & Bulford Trott Help Break UMBC Record

The University of Maryland Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s 4×200 relay team — which features two Bermudians — set a new school record while competing at the Penn Relays in the U.S. Caitlyn Bobb, Keturah Bulford-Trott, and their relay team finished second in the event to qualify for the finals, with quartet finishing in a time... Read more of this article

Since 1979: Bermuda Holds Oldest Carifta Record

Since 1979: Bermuda Holds Oldest Carifta Record

As the 2022 Carifta Games are set to kick off, the island enters the Games with a rather notable distinction, with Bermuda holding the oldest record, thanks to Sonya Smith’s record setting javelin throw over 40 years ago, back in 1979 This is according to the official website which said, “The oldest record in the books, though [at least for... Read more of this article

Caitlyn Bobb & Sakari Famous Set New Records

Caitlyn Bobb & Sakari Famous Set New Records

The island had two track and field athletes set new records at their universities in the U.S, with Caitlyn Bobb breaking the 400m record on her way to winning the event, while Sakari Famous set a new high jump record as she also claimed victory. Caitlyn Bobb Bobb competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and their report said, “Freshman... Read more of this article

Famous Sets New School & Bermuda Record

Famous Sets New School & Bermuda Record

Sakari Famous — who competes for the McNeese State University — had an outstanding showing during the LSU Battle on the Bayou meet, setting a new school and Bermuda record. The Bermudian athlete set a new school record in the high jump with a jump of 5-feet-11.25 inches, with the height also setting a new Bermuda record. Related Stories Isabelle... Read more of this article

Moore Wins Gold Medals, Sets New NIC Record

Moore Wins Gold Medals, Sets New NIC Record

Madelyn Moore won two gold medals, one bronze medal and set an NIC record at the National Invitational Championships in the U.S. The Bermudian swimmer competes for Northern Colorado, and the University’s report said, “Northern Colorado Swim and Dive pieced together inarguably its most successful season in the pool to date. The Bears wrapped up the... Read more of this article

Madelyn Moore Wins Medals Record Setting Style

Madelyn Moore Wins Medals Record Setting Style

[Updated with video] Madelyn Moore put on an outstanding performance at the 2022 WAC Swimming and Diving Championships in Texas, claiming two medals and setting two new records. The Bermudian swimmer competes for the Northern Colorado University, and the school’s report said, “Head coach Lisa Ebeling couldn’t have asked for a better... Read more of this article

Jah-Nhai Perinchief Wins, World Leading Leap

Jah-Nhai Perinchief Wins, World Leading Leap

[Updated] Jah-Nhai Perinchief made a highly impressive showing at the Tyson Invitational, winning the triple jump with a massive leap of 16.91m [55.47 ft], which is the world’s leading distance so far this season. The Bermudian athlete entered this meet holding an already impressive 8th place in the season rankings thanks to his leap of 16.55... Read more of this article

Caitlyn Bobb Sets New Indoor National Record

Caitlyn Bobb Sets New Indoor National Record

Caitlyn Bobb recently continued her strong campaign by breaking a school record in the 400m at the Penn State National Open, surpassing the mark set by Kirsten Jones back in 2013. Bobb finished the race in first place with a time of 54.86. The time was nearly a full second faster than the previous record of 55.80 set by Jones. Her time of 54.86 is not... Read more of this article

Madelyn Moore Breaks Four School Records

Madelyn Moore Breaks Four School Records

Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore — who competes for the University of Northern Colorado — made an extremely impressive showing at a recent meet, claiming a number of wins and breaking four school records. The University’s report said, “Northern Colorado Swim and Dive is now halfway through its season and shows no signs of slowing down. UNC finished... Read more of this article

Swimmer Madelyn Moore Breaks School Record

Swimmer Madelyn Moore Breaks School Record

Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore — who competes for the University of Northern Colorado — broke the school record in the 50m freestyle. The University’s report said, “It’s only the first day of the Mid-Season invitational but Northern Colorado is out to prove the Bears are a force to reckoned with this season. Following 20 lifetime... Read more of this article

Jah-Nhai Perinchief Breaks School Record

Jah-Nhai Perinchief Breaks School Record

Bermudian Jah-Nhai Perinchief leaped to a second place finish in the triple jump at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, breaking a 36 year old school record in the process. Perinchief competes for the University of Tennessee, and their report said, “Graduate student Perinchief claimed Tennessee’s second Outdoor National... Read more of this article

Logan Watson-Brown Breaks School Records

Logan Watson-Brown Breaks School Records

Logan Watson-Brown, who recently competed in the 2021 TISCA State High School Championship, had her Baylor School swimming records confirmed, breaking two previous school records. Watson-Brown won a gold medal by touching the wall in a time of 49.89 during the women’s 100 yard freestyle, becoming the first female to break the 50-second barrier for... Read more of this article

Smith Breaks 24 Year Old Road Running Record

Smith Breaks 24 Year Old Road Running Record

Tyler Smith competed in the Middlesbrough Endeavour Graded 5k finishing 5th. Smith clocked a time of 14:48, which breaks Kavin Smith’s National Record time of 14:57 he set back in February 1997. Middlesbrough Endeavour Graded 5k Leaderboard 00:14:23 – Alexander Brown – Morpeth Harriers 00:14:27 – Joshua Cowperthwaite – Middlesbrough... Read more of this article

Video: Madelyn Moore Breaks School Record

Video: Madelyn Moore Breaks School Record

Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore broke the University of Northern Colorado school record in 100 yard backstroke while competing in the WAC Swimming Championships. “A day after winning the 50 free, Moore was back looking for another first-place medal in the 100 back. Breaking her school record, Moore hit the wall at 54.66, good enough for third... Read more of this article