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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
Video: Xterra Race Preview With Flora Duffy
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy will be heading to Maui for the 25th Xterra World Championship race, which is set to take place this Sunday [Dec 5]. Duffy is the defending world champion, and is the only triathlete in the world to have claimed five Xterra world titles, and the organisation posted a preview video of the event which features the Bermudian... Read more of this article
‘Flora Gold Fund’ To Support Local Athletes
A new fund has been launched to support Bermuda’s athletes, with the ‘Flora Gold Fund’ supported by Gosling’s, who are committing proceeds from the sales of the new Flora Gold rum. A BCF spokesperson said, “A new fund has been launched to support Bermuda’s athletes in perpetuity. The establishing donors to the Flora Gold Fund... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Set To Defend Xterra World Title
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy is headed to Maui for the 25th Xterra World Championship race, which is set to take place on December 5, 2021. Duffy is the defending world champion, and is the only triathlete in the world to have claimed five Xterra world titles, and she has also won five other world titles in other federations. The Xterra website... Read more of this article
Audio: Flora Duffy On Sigma Sports Podcast
Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy was interviewed on the Sigma Sports Podcast, discussing her Olympic victory and more. The Sigma Sports Podcast site said, “Matt Stephens learns how quickly Flora Duffy’s life changed when she crossed the finish line of the Women’s Triathlon in first place at the Tokyo Olympics. The eerie quiet of a crowdless... Read more of this article
Video: Highlights Of Triathlon In Abu Dhabi
Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy continued her winning streak, claiming yet another victory on Friday [Nov 5] in the 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi, and the video below offers a short overview of the race. The Triathlon website said, “The Bermudian crossed the finish line in first place at the 2021 World Triathlon Championship... Read more of this article
Bermudian Children Cheer On Flora Duffy In UAE
In addition to having an excellent athlete in action in Abu Dhabi, the island also had an impressive cheering contingent present, with four Bermudian children coming out to support Flora Duffy. Kassandra & Julian Borchardt and Leila & Eliana Namphy — who all live in the United Arab Emirates with their parents — formed a super cute... Read more of this article
Video: Flora Duffy Wins Triathlon In Abu Dhabi
[Updated] Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy continued her winning streak, claiming yet another victory today [Nov 5] in the 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi. The race has just concluded and we will add more information later on. Video courtesy of Triathlon.TV: Update 3.00pm: The Triathlon website said, “Olympic and World Champion... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy To Compete In Abu Dhabi This Friday
Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy is set to compete in the World Championship Series Abu Dhabi this Friday [Nov 5], with the Bermudian triathlete looking to extend her winning streak. A World Triathlon story said, “She is the Olympic champion, the 2021 World Champion and has 11 World Triathlon Championship Series under her belt, but one thing... Read more of this article
Three Triathletes Ranked In Top 200 In World
In a rather impressive statistic for a small island like Bermuda, we currently have three triathletes ranked in the world’s top 200. Olympic gold medalist and world champion Flora Duffy is of course very highly ranked, and Bermudians Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith are also ranked in the top 200, with Tyler Smith ranked 155th, while Erica Hawley... Read more of this article
