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Videos: Dame Flora Duffy Strikes Gold Again
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy strengthened her legacy as Bermuda’s greatest-ever athlete by spectacularly retaining her title in the women’s triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Already the most iconic female triathlete of all time, Duffy reinforced her impeccable CV after storming to another gold medal today at Sutton... Read more of this article
Videos: Emma & Jack Harvey Compete
[Written by Stephen Wright] Emma Harvey finished sixth in heat three of the 100 metres butterfly at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Harvey, competing at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, finished in 1min 02.27sec. Her brother Jack Harvey placed seventh in heat five of the 100 backstroke in 57:31. Neither swimmer advanced to the next round of their... Read more of this article
Videos: Tyler Smith Finishes 13th In Triathlon
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Smith has hailed his career-best performance after finishing thirteenth in the men’s individual triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. Smith, who climbed up to fourth place heading into the run, finished the sprint distance race [750-metre swim, 20km bike, 5km run] in 52min 14sec. “That’s the... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Team At Opening Ceremony
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s team of athletes and officials received a warm welcome during a thrilling and theatrical opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games today. More than 30,000 spectators inside a packed and proud Alexander Stadium, redeveloped especially for the “Friendly Games”, were treated to an all-singing and all-dancing... Read more of this article
Video: Madelyn Moore On Commonwealth Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Madelyn Moore talks with Bernews about her upcoming races at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Speaking at the traditional flag-raising ceremony at the athletes’ village yesterday, Moore said: “I had a few hiccups with the travel, but since being here and getting in the pool, getting with the... Read more of this article
Franklin: Keane Can Inspire Next Generation
[Written by Stephen Wright] Micah Franklin, the Bermuda Squash Association head coach, believes Emma Keane will help inspire the next generation of female players on the island. Keane will become the first Bermudian female to compete at the Commonwealth Games – the very pinnacle of her sport – when she steps on court at the University of Birmingham... Read more of this article
Birmingham: A City Ready To Make Some Noise
[Written by Stephen Wright] If major cities in England were ranked in a league table, Birmingham, the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, would probably be unfairly placed towards the bottom of the pile. After all, it does not boast the rich culture and iconic architecture of London, the capital of England, which endlessly fascinates and attracts... Read more of this article
Emma Keane & Dage Minors To Be Flag Bearers
Emma Keane and Dage Minors will be the flag bearers for the 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. A spokesperson said, “This evening, Chef de Mission, Donna Raynor announced to Team Bermuda who the Flag Bearers for the opening ceremony will be. Emma Keane, our first female squash player, and Dage Minors. Ms Raynor said, “We considered... Read more of this article
Video: Team Bermuda At Commonwealth Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s team were officially welcomed at the Commonwealth Games during the traditional flag-raising ceremony at the athletes’ village at the University of Birmingham today. Representing Bermuda at the ceremony were Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Olympic Association president, Donna Raynor, the chef de mission, Branwen Smith-King,... Read more of this article
Coach Previews Commonwealth Swimmers
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ben Smith, the Bermuda swimming team head coach, has shared his thoughts on the island’s trio of swimmers at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Madelyn Moore, Emma Harvey and brother Jack Harvey take to the pool at the $70 million state-of-the-art Aquatics Centre in Smethwick, Sandwell, for their first heats on Friday. Smith... Read more of this article
Guide To Commonwealth Games: Team Bermuda
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes who will compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham are below, including Dame Flora Duffy, Tyler Butterfield, Erica Hawley, Tyler Smith, Caitlin Conyers, Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, Nicholas Narraway, Emma Keane, Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Caitlyn Bobb, Dage Minors, Sakari Famous, Tiara... Read more of this article
Duffy On Medal Chances, Games, Relay, More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy might be the Commonwealth Games defending champion, but some say she is not the favourite to win the individual triathlon in Birmingham on Friday, with Duffy noting “I’m the defending champion, although I don’t think I’m quite the favourite.” That distinction belongs to Georgia-Taylor Brown,... Read more of this article
