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Perinchief Looking Forward To Triple Jump

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

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

Wallpaper Wednesday: Two Time Champion

Wallpaper Wednesday: Two Time Champion

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Dame Flora Duffy, who has become the first triathlete in history to win back to back gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, with the Bermudian superstar racing to victory to claim yet another major international win. The design is available in different versions in two sizes;... Read more of this article

Madelyn Moore Sets Another National Record

Madelyn Moore Sets Another National Record

Swimmer Madelyn Moore has set another Bermuda national record at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Moore finished sixth in her heat in the 50 metres backstroke semi-finals at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre tonight [Aug 2] in 29.18sec. It was the second national record she has set at these Games after also swimming a personal best in the 50 freestyle... Read more of this article

Video: DeRosa Makes Commonwealth Debut

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

Conor White Feeling Strong Ahead Of Time-Trial

Conor White Feeling Strong Ahead Of Time-Trial

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Conor White feels confident as he gets set to race against the clock in the time-trial at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday. White has left no stone unturned in his preparations for the energy-sapping event, where each rider sets off at one-minute intervals. The 22-year-old spent almost three weeks in Maine,... Read more of this article

Moore & Harvey Both Qualify For Semi Finals

Moore & Harvey Both Qualify For Semi Finals

[Updated with videos] [Written by Stephen Wright] Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey have qualified for the 50 metres backstroke semi-finals tonight [Aug 2] at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Moore, who will compete in her third semi-final in Birmingham, finished fourth in her heat this morning in 29.29sec, while Harvey came fifth in her heat in 29.38... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Triathletes At Commonwealths

Photos: Bermuda Triathletes At Commonwealths

Bermuda had a spectacular performance in triathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, led of by Dame Flora Duffy who cemented her status as one of the best triathletes of all time by becoming the first triathlete to win back to back Commonwealth gold medals. The team showed a stunning amount of depth for a small island, with Erica Hawley racing to a 16th... Read more of this article

Sakari Famous: ‘Biggest Stage Of My Career’

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

Video: A Look At Duffy’s Wins In 2018 & 2022

Video: A Look At Duffy’s Wins In 2018 & 2022

Dame Flora Duffy won the gold medal at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first triathlete to retain a Commonwealth title. Dame Flora’s second victory came on July 29 at Sutton Park, a National Nature Reserve six miles north of Birmingham, earning her that honourable distinction and strengthening her cause after being nominated... Read more of this article

Dage Minors Looks Forward To 1,500m Race

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

Moore Sets New Bermuda Record At Games

Moore Sets New Bermuda Record At Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Madelyn Moore said the Commonwealth Games could not have gone much better for her after setting a new national record and reaching two semi-finals. Moore competes in her final event tomorrow, the 50 metres backstroke, when she looks to qualify for her third semi-final in Birmingham. She raced in the 50 freestyle... Read more of this article

Keane To Miss Rest Of Games Due To Injury

Keane To Miss Rest Of Games Due To Injury

[Written by Stephen Wright] Emma Keane has torn a ligament in her ankle and will miss the remainder of the squash competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Keane sustained the injury after slipping on the court during her straight sets defeat to Georgia Adderley, of Scotland, in the round of 32 at the University of Birmingham Hockey and... Read more of this article

Tyler Butterfield: “Most Fun Experience”

Tyler Butterfield: “Most Fun Experience”

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Butterfield has described his fifth and final Commonwealth Games appearance as his “most fun experience” in triathlon after helping Bermuda finish seventh in the mixed team relay. Bermuda’s line-up of Tyler Smith, Flora Duffy, Butterfield and Erica Hawley came seventh in 1hr 20min 6sec. “It was the bronze... Read more of this article

Madelyn Moore Advances To Semis In 50 Fly

Madelyn Moore Advances To Semis In 50 Fly

[Written by Stephen Wright] Madelyn Moore has advanced to the semi-finals of the 50 metres butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. Moore finished sixth in her heat in 27.33sec and will swim again later today at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. Her teammate, Emma Harvey, did not qualify for the semi-finals after coming seventh in her... Read more of this article

Videos: Moore & Harvey Swim Personal Bests

Videos: Moore & Harvey Swim Personal Bests

[Written by Stephen Wright] Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey both achieved personal bests in the semi-finals of their events at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. Moore, competing in the 50 metres freestyle, finished seventh in heat two in 25.72sec at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. Moore told Bernews: “First Commonwealth Games, first semi-final,... Read more of this article