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Team Named For NACAC Senior Championships
Fresh off their appearances at the Commonwealth Games, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Dage Minors, Tiara DeRosa, and Sakari Famous will be representing Bermuda, along with a number of up and coming track & field athletes, at the NACAC Senior Championships in the Bahamas later this month. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Athletics Association... Read more of this article
Perinchief Leapt More Than Two Bus Lengths
To put Jah-Nhai Perinchief‘s Commonwealth Games medal winning performance into context, he jumped further than two Bermuda buses – the full length, not width. We did the math, and his stunning leap was around 2.5 feet longer than the length of two of the new electric buses combined. The 24-year-old became the first Bermudian to medal in... Read more of this article
Video: Perinchief On Commonwealth Medal Win
[Updated + Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief etched his name into the annals of Bermudian sporting history after winning the bronze medal in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Perinchief’s first attempt of 16.92 metres earned him a spot on the podium on the final day of the competition at an atmospheric Alexander... Read more of this article
Perinchief Wins Medal At Commonwealth Games
[Updating] Bermuda’s Jah-Nhai Perinchief made an outstanding showing to win a bronze medal in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this morning [Aug 7]. He came out with a major leap to start, a distance of 16.92, which earned him the bronze medal and Bermuda’s second medal of these Games. The event has just concluded... Read more of this article
Saunders Record Still Stands 32 Years Later
The high jump portion of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has concluded, and the record-breaking jump by Bermuda’s Clarence “Nicky” Saunders continues to stand the test of time, remaining unbroken after 32 years. Mr. Saunders – who also made three Olympic appearances for Bermuda – leaped 2.36 metres [7.74ft] at the 1990 Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Video: Dage Minors Finishes Ninth In 1,500m
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors remained philosophical after finishing ninth in his 1,500 metres heat at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Minors pointed out that his time of 3min 46.67sec would have been fast enough to qualify for the final at the previous Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, four years ago. Results of both heats, Minors... Read more of this article
Sakari Famous Finishes 8th In High Jump Heat
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sakari Famous — who made her Commonwealth Games debut for Bermuda today — said she had a few issues with her high jump approach after finishing eighth in her qualifying group, however added that the event was ‘amazing.’ Famous, competing at her first major Games, had a successful attempt at 1.76 metres... Read more of this article
Perinchief Looking Forward To Triple Jump
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he is even more determined to try and win a medal at the Commonwealth Games after what he called a disappointing World Athletics Championships. Perinchief said he is still smarting after falling short of reaching the triple jump final at the recent worlds in Eugene, Oregon, finishing 22nd overall... Read more of this article
Videos: Bobb Finishes In 20th At Commonwealth
[Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlyn Bobb — one of the youngest members of Bermuda’s team — said she had no complaints after just missing out on reaching the 400 metres semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after placing 4th in her heat. The 19-year-old needed to finish in the top three in her heat to automatically advance... Read more of this article
Video: DeRosa Makes Commonwealth Debut
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tiara DeRosa said it was an “eye-opening experience” competing in the discus final at the Commonwealth Games but said she learnt some valuable lessons and was proud to represent Bermuda on the world stage. DeRosa finished in eleventh place with a best throw of 45.79 metres in her third attempt in front of a... Read more of this article
Sakari Famous: ‘Biggest Stage Of My Career’
[Written by Stephen Wright] High jumper Sakari Famous heads into the Commonwealth Games in top form after enjoying her best-ever collegiate season. Famous, who transferred to McNeese University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from the University of Georgia last year, has enjoyed a stellar campaign, achieving multiple personal bests and national records. The... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Looks Forward To 1,500m Race
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors says he feels the entire island will be rooting for him when he races in his 1,500 metres heat at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday. Minors captured the hearts of a nation when he thrilled a packed crowd at the Flora Duffy Stadium by finishing third in a world-class field in his event at the... Read more of this article
Lewis Wins 100M & 400M At Cruisers Meet
Jessica Lewis competed in the 2022 Cruisers Classic Meet at the Toronto Track & Field Center in Canada. During the T53 Women’s 100m, Lewis clocked a time of 16.44, finishing first. Lewis also won the T53 Women’s 400m by clocking a time of 59.52, which was a second off her personal best. Related Stories Jessica Lewis Wins In Cruisers Classic Jessica... Read more of this article
Pacers Win 12 More Medals On Final Day
Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club concluded competing in the 2022 Russell E. Blunt East Coast Invitational Track Meet in Durham, North Carolina, winning 12 more medals on the final day. Jasmine Reid-Rubaine won the gold medal competing in the 9-10 Girls Long Jump with a top leap of 3.74m. Kelise Wade won the 11-12 girls 800 meters gold medal... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Breaks Another Bermuda Record
Dage Minors has made yet another exceptional showing to break a Bermuda record, this time shattering the 1500m record. Competing in the British Milers Club Track Meet, Minors took to the track for the BMC men’s A division 1500m, where he finished 7th crossing the line in a time of 3:41.24, which broke the previous record time of 3:41.97 set by Terrance... Read more of this article
Pacers Win More Medals In North Carolina
Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club continued competing in the 2022 Russell E. Blunt Eastcoast Invitational Track Meet in Durham, North Carolina, making an excellent showing to win five more medals on the second day of action. Daylen Scott captured the gold medal competing in the 13-14 boys long jump division with a top leap of 5.60m. Kelise Wade... Read more of this article
