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Jah-Nhai Perinchief Enjoying Village Atmosphere
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he is settling into life at the Olympic Village in Saint-Denis after arriving in Paris from Arkansas today [July 25]. Perinchief, who does not compete until August 7, will be joined in the French capital by coach Travis Geopfert and mentor Brian Wellman. He told Bernews: “I’ve... Read more of this article
Perinchief And Penruddocke To Carry Flags
Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief and sailor Adriana Penruddocke have been named as Bermuda’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday [July 26]. Both athletes are making their Olympic debuts. Bermuda will be represented by eight athletes in five different sports at the Games. Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Jah-Nhai Perinchief
Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief – in an interview with professional footballer LeiLanni Nesbeth — said he is determined to make a mark when he competes at his first Olympic Games in Paris. Qualifying as one of the top 35 ranked men’s triple jumpers, Perinchief believes he is ready to shine on the biggest stage after narrowly... Read more of this article
Jah-Nhai Perinchief Wins Event In Memphis
Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief has warmed up for the Olympic Games in Paris by winning the elite men’s event at the Ed Murphey Track Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday [July 11]. Perinchief claimed victory with his fifth and final leap of 16.82 metres. The 26-year-old, whose personal best is 17.03, is part of Bermuda’s eight-team squad... Read more of this article
Pacers Win Four Medals On First Day In Toronto
Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club began competing in the 2024 Flying Angels International Track and Field Championships at the Toronto Track and Field Center, making an excellent showing to win four medals on the first day. Ronan Davidge won the under 13 boys 2000 meter run clocking a time of 6:42.02. Riana Robinson finished 6th in a time of... Read more of this article
Pacers Track Club To Compete In Canada
This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will continue to promote their track club overseas as they compete at the 2024 Flying Angels International Track and Field Championships the event which will be held on Friday July 5th, Saturday, July 6th and Sunday July 7th is hosted by the Flying Angels Track & Field Academy and will take place at York... Read more of this article
Jah-Nhai Perinchief Qualifies For Olympics
Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris. He will join seven other Bermuda athletes at the Games – triathletes Dame Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith; rower Dara Alizadeh; sailor Adriana Penruddocke; and swimmers Emma and Jack Harvey. Perinchief, who is ranked 30th in the world, opened his outdoor... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Competes In Canadian Track Trials
Jessica Lewis was back in action competing in the Canadian track and field Olympic trials. She finished second competing in the women’s 400m finals clocking a time of 1:04.78, Nandini Sharma, a T54 competitor, won the race with a time of 1:02.03. Earlier in the day, competing in the women 400m preliminaries, Lewis won heat one clocking a time of 1:00.65. Related... Read more of this article
Video: Minors Finishes 7th In Montreal Track Meet
Dage Minors took part in the La Classique d’Athletisme de Montreal 2024 International track meet. Minors — who is the first Bermudian to break the 4-minute mile — finished in 7th place. Related Stories Video: Sports Center Track Re-Opened Video: Usain Bolt Interacting With Students National Stadium Track Gets A Power Wash Video:... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Runs Season’s Best Time In 1500
Dage Minors ran a season’s best time in the 1,500 metres at La Classique d’athlétisme in Montreal on Friday [June 21]. Minors, the island’s top middle-distance runner, came fifth in 3min 42.07sec. The race was won by Canadian Jude Wheeler-Dee in 3:39.88. Related Stories 12 Videos: Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet Weather Causes Delay To NSC... Read more of this article
2024 Dash At Dusk Youth Race Results
The Dash at Dusk Youth races took place at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center, with Kailee Raynor, Cruz Burgess, Diamond Morris, Matteo Bortoli, Eli Oduntan, Freya Dunkle, Elena Bortoli, and David Todd all winning their age groups The full 2024 Dash at Dusk Results follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Armstrong... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Places Second In 400 Metres
Jessica Lewis finished second in the T53 400 metres at the WPA Paris Grand Prix in the French capital today [June 14]. Lewis clocked a personal best time of 58.00sec to finish behind Catherine Debrunner, of Switzerland, in 49.43. Anita Scherrer, of Switzerland, came third in 1:04.92. Lewis, who finished second in the T53 100 yesterday, hopes to represent... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Finishes Second In Paris
Jessica Lewis finished second in the T53 100 metres at the WPA Paris Grand Prix in the French capital today [June 13]. Lewis clocked a time of 16.91sec to finish behind Catherine Debrunner, of Switzerland, in 15.68. Anita Scherrer, of Switzerland, came third in 19.27. Lewis, who competes in the T53 400 tomorrow, hopes to represent the island at the... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Ready To Race In Paris
Jessica Lewis will look to continue her fine form when she races at the WPA Paris Grand Prix as she builds towards the Paralympic Games in the French capital this summer. Lewis competes in the T53 100 metres tomorrow [June 13] at 7.05 am and the T53 400 on Friday at 12.06 pm. The Bermudian set a personal best of 16.12sec to break the America’s record... Read more of this article
Jah-Nhai Perinchief Finishes Fourth In NYC
Jah-Nhai Perinchief finished fourth in the men’s triple jump final at the USATF NYC Grand Prix at the Icahn Stadium on Sunday [June 9]. Perinchief, who hopes to represent Bermuda at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, posted a best leap of 16.27 metres in his third attempt. The event was won by Donald Scott, of the United States, with a jump of... Read more of this article
Lewis Finishes 3rd In Jutzeler Memorial Track
Jessica Lewis was in action during the first day of Daniela Jutzeler Memorial track meet in Switzerland. Lewis began with the T53 women’s 400m race where she finished third in this race clocking a time of 58.16, which was just shy of her personal best time at the distance of 58.12. Samantha Kinghorn finished first in a time of 51.40, and Angela Ballard... Read more of this article
