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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
Brijette Basden Places 4th In CIAA National
Brijette Basden recently represented Shaw University while participating in the high jump at the CIAA National Championship 2022 at Bowie State University. Basden placed fourth place out of 17 competitors after recording a top leap of 1.45m. Related Stories Armstrong Competes In MAAC Championships Marshall & Outerbridge Compete In Invitational Washington... Read more of this article
BNAA Track & Field Weekend Meet Results
The 2022 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Track & Field season continued with a meet at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this weekend. In the Under 17 Girls 200 Meter Dash Ellise Dickinson clocked a winning time of 27.63, Pria Wilson was second in 27.70, and Lashee Jones finished third with a time of 28.26. Shayla... Read more of this article
Simons & Outerbridge Compete In Outdoor Meets
Bermuda track and field athletes Nathan Simons and Ryan Outerbridge represented their universities at outdoor meets. Nathan Simons Nathan Simons and his Mount Marty University men’s track and field teammates competed at the 2022 Concordia Twilight Track Meet. Simons won the men’s 400m clocking a time of 47.54, and he was also a member of the Mounty... Read more of this article
Zekiah Lewis & Sadiq Nurse Compete In Meets
Bermuda track and field athletes Zekiah Lewis and Sadiq Nurse recently represented their universities at outdoor meets. Zekiah Lewis Zekiah Lewis and her Quinnipiac women’s outdoor track & field teammates finished in third place at the 2022 MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Lewis finished in 11th in the women’s triple jump with a... Read more of this article
Famous Wins Gold Medal At Championships
High jumper Sakari Famous won a gold medal at the Southland Conference Outdoor Championships, helping her University to win the overall title. Famous competes for the McNeese State University, and their report said, “Three months after hoisting the Southland Conference Indoor Track and Field championship trophy for the first time ever, history... Read more of this article
Four Athletes Compete In Championships
Bermuda track and field athletes Nathan Armstrong, Mikal Dill, Stephan Dill, and Ryan Outerbridge recently represented their universities at championships. Nathan Armstrong Nathan Armstrong helped his Rider University men’s track and field teammates finish in second place at the MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the Michael P. Brady... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Bermuda’s Carifta Teams
Members of Bermuda’s Carifta Teams recently met with the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets, who congratulated them on their success at the 2022 Games. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware last month the Carifta Games took place in Jamaica and Barbados, with Bermudian athletes delivering outstanding performances... Read more of this article
Video: Bobb Wins 3 Awards & Breaks Records
Caitlyn Bobb had an exceptional showing at the America East Championships, winning multiple medals, breaking multiple records and winning three awards. Bobb competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] and their report said, “UMBC women’s track and field finished third at the America East Championships, their best finish... Read more of this article
Outerbridge, Cumberbatch & Simons Compete
Bermuda track and field athletes Ryan Outerbridge, Johndell Cumberbatch, and Nathan Simons represented their universities at outdoor meets. Ryan Outerbridge In the final weekend of the regular season, Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University men’s track & field teammates finished fifth, of seven teams, at the Blue Devil Invite,... Read more of this article
Govt Presents $25,000 To Jah-Nhai Perinchief
[Updated with video] On behalf of the Bermuda Government, Premier David Burt presented a cheque for $25,000 to triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief. In an online post, Premier David Burt said, “On behalf of the Minister of Youth, Culture & Sport Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets and the Bermuda Government, I presented a cheque for $25,000 to Ms. Janita Perinchief,... Read more of this article
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
2022 BNAA Track & Field Meet Results
The Bermuda National Athletics Association Track & Field season continued with a meet hosted by the Pacers at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Competing in the Women’s Discus, Tiara DeRosa on her first attempt of the day met the Commonwealth Games Standard with a toss of 48.04m, with the Qualifying Standard set at 48.00m. Sancho... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Berkeley, CedarBridge Sports
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain joined staff and students at Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy as they held their sports days. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Rabain was pleased to see students fully engaged in the celebrations of their respective teams and welcomed the return to this greatly missed event.” Related... Read more of this article
Athlete Tyrone Smith Jumping Out Of Retirement
[Written by Stephen Wright] Long jumper Tyrone Smith hopes for one last hurrah at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer after coming out of retirement. The three-times Olympian called time on his athletics career 12 months ago – despite having met the standard for Birmingham – after missing out on reaching the Olympic Games in Tokyo. However,... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Why Can’t We Compete With Jamaica?’
[Column written by Dr. Freddie Evans] Despite Bermuda having a lot to celebrate after the 49th Carifta Games held in Kingston, Jamaica. One of the first questions I was asked upon my return is “Why can’t we compete with Jamaica?” After the Covid cancellation of Carifta for the last two years, the Bermuda National Athletic Association [BNAA] and... Read more of this article
