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Dame Flora Duffy Places Third In Yokohama
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy placed third at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama. The Bermudian, competing in her first race of the year, completed the Olympic-distance event in 1hr 51min 55sec. Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown won the race in 1:51:44 to move to the top of the standings after three races. Leonie Periault,... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Looking Forward To Yokohama Test
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy resumes her quest to become a four-time world champion when she competes in her opening race this year at the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama tomorrow [May 14]. Duffy made a perfect start to her title defence by storming to victory in Abu Dhabi in November last year and will look to lay strong... Read more of this article
World Triathlon Organisation: ‘Bermuda Is Back’
The World Triathlon organisation highlighted their 2022 event calendar, stating that Bermuda will host a race in November of this year, and noting that “the tropical paradise went triathlon crazy” and “collectively lost it” when Dame Flora Duffy won Bermuda’s first ever Olympic gold medal. The Triathlon website said, “We... Read more of this article
Audio: Dame Flora Duffy Interviewed
Olympic gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy was recently interviewed on the Convex Insurance podcast, offering “insight into the mindset of an Olympic champion, the pressure she felt as favourite in Japan, her brutal training regime and how she has her sights set on defending her Commonwealth title this year and her Olympic title at Paris 2024.” The... Read more of this article
Photos: “Unfolding Flora Duffy” Mural Unveiled
Earlier today [April 7], Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets joined Dame Flora Duffy’s parents, Charles and Maria Duffy and local artists Kendra Earls and Shanna Hollis to formally unveil the “Unfolding Flora Duffy” mural. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that the mural which is located on the Church... Read more of this article
Smith & Duffy Training Together In South Africa
Two of the island’s top triathletes – Tyler Smith and Dame Flora Duffy — are training together in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Smith posted on Instagram saying, “Stellies lives up to the hype!. A good first week getting into the swing of things doing some team training with Flora Duffy. A bit of riding, running, and swimming, with... Read more of this article
Ministry: Flora Duffy Mural Nearing Completion
The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport advised today that the Flora Duffy mural is “close to complete.” A Ministry spokesperson said, “The vibrant artwork, which highlights all the various stages of Ms. Duffy’s Olympic gold medal achievement, is located on the Church Street side of the General Post Office [GPO] building in Hamilton. “Entitled... Read more of this article
Minister Surveys Progress Of Flora Duffy Mural
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets recently visited the General Post Office building, site of the Flora Duffy mural, to assess its progress. “The public will recall that the creation of the mural is in recognition of Ms Duffy’s Olympic gold medal achievement,” a spokesperson said. “Entitled ‘Unfolding Flora Duffy’,... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy In Sports Illustrated ‘Fittest 50′
Dame Flora Duffy has earned yet another accolade, being named in this year’s Sports Illustrated ‘Fittest 50,’ which “ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world.” The Bermudian is the only triathlete to make the prestigious list, where she is named alongside other world class athletes including gymnast Simone Biles, basketball... Read more of this article
Duffy: International Woman Triathlete Of Year
Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy has been named the 2021 International Woman Triathlete of the Year by Triathlon Magazine Canada. The Triathlon Magazine Canada website said, “If there was some debate as to who we should name the top woman international triathlete of 2021 [you can hear my attempt at a debate, anyway, with Phil Wrochna in our last podcast... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Is “Honoured And Grateful”
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she is “grateful and honoured” to have been made a Dame in the New Year’s Honours. Duffy, who received an OBE in 2018, was recognised as Dame Commander of the British Empire for her services to sport in Bermuda. The 34-year-old stormed to the gold medal in the women’s triathlon at the Olympic... Read more of this article
‘Flora Duffy Hill’ Signage Has Been Installed
The new signs on Flora Duffy Hill were installed yesterday [Dec 8], with the road renamed in recognition of the triathlete’s historic achievement in winning Bermuda’s first ever Olympic gold medal. The Government said, “The Flora Duffy Hill sign has been officially installed, the Ministry of Public Works confirmed today. “The public... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Donates Racing Suit To Museum
The racing suit worn by Flora Duffy during her historic Olympic gold medal winning performance will be on display at the National Museum of Bermuda. The Museum tweeted this image, saying, “Last month Duffy generously donated her 2020 Olympic race suit to the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. In July, Duffy won Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medal... Read more of this article
Video: Highlights Of Xterra World Championship
Flora Duffy recently won her 6th Xterra World Championship — making her the only triathlete in the world to accomplish such a feat — and the video below offers highlights from the race. When she won her Olympic medal earlier this year, she became the first ever reigning Xterra World Champion to win a gold Olympic medal, and her latest... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins Another World Championship
Flora Duffy has claimed her 6th Xterra World Championship win, making her the only triathlete in the world to accomplish such a feat, and she won it in massive style – finishing over 6 minutes ahead of the next competitor. When she won her Olympic medal earlier this year, she became the first ever reigning Xterra World Champion to win a gold... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Looking To Defend Xterra Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] Flora Duffy aims to end her career-defining year on a high note by claiming a sixth Xterra World Championship in Kapalua, Hawaii, tomorrow [Sunday]. Duffy etched her name into the history books by storming to the gold medal in the women’s triathlon at the Olympic Games in Tokyo last summer before clinching a record-equalling... Read more of this article
