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Dame Flora Duffy Finishes Eighth In Cagliari
Dame Flora Duffy continued her omeback from a lengthy injury lay-off by finishing eighth in the elite women’s race at the World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] Cagliari, Italy, today [May 25]. Duffy, who finished seventh at the WTCS Yokohama in Japan earlier this month – her first race in 18 months – completed the standard-distance course... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Bermuda Day Heritage Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day Heritage Parade which saw Gombey troupes, dance groups, majorettes, marching bands, floats, and more make their way through the streets of Hamilton. The parade got underway in the afternoon, following the cycling and half-marathon races, which were held earlier in the day. For... Read more of this article
Hopkins And White Finish Fourth And Fifth
Kaden Hopkins finished fourth and Conor White fifth in the elite men’s individual time-trial at the Pan American Road Championships in Brazil yesterday [May 23]. Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Bicycle Association president, said: “Great ride by both guys. They have said they are happy with their efforts and from the view Paulo [Medeiros, mechanic]... Read more of this article
Boys And Conyers Win May 24 Cycling Titles
Matt Boys and Caitlin Conyers claimed the men’s and women’s titles in the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race on Bermuda Day today [May 24]. Boys, a former professional cyclist, lived up to his billing as pre-race favourite in the absence of Dominique Mayho, a six-time winner, cruising to his first title. “I had a plan with Jackson [Langley] to make... Read more of this article
Daley Breaks 100M Butterfly Swimming Record
Elijah Daley recently competed in the Canadian 2024 Olympic Trials presented by Bell at the Toronto Pan Am Sport Center breaking a third age group record. During the men’s 100m butterfly, Daley finished 7th with a record-breaking time of 55.79, which broke Jesse Washington’s male 17-18 age group division record time of 56.42 set back on July 21st,... Read more of this article
Photos: Tree Tops II Bermuda Day Celebration
The festivities for Bermuda Day have kicked off, beginning with a mini-marathon organized by Tree Tops II Preschool, followed by a parade today [May 23]. A spokesperson said, “We have invited our friends and families to join us as we celebrate our Bermuda Heritage. The students from the Heron and Kiskadee Classes [3-4 year olds] started the event... Read more of this article
NCAA Honours Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas
Bermudian Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas has been recognized as one of the NCAA Champions of Diversity and Inclusion for 2024, with the NCAA saying “Douglas is a national leader in the DEI landscape.” A spokesperson said, “The NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee has named three individuals as 2024 Champions of Diversity and Inclusion... Read more of this article
Nia Christopher Joins Fort Lauderdale United FC
Nia Christopher has signed with Fort Lauderdale United FC for the inaugural USL Super League season. A statement from the Florida-based club said, “Nia Christopher, Bermuda-born forward, signed today with Fort Lauderdale United FC for the inaugural USL Super League season coming this August. “Christopher first showcased her skill on the... Read more of this article
Hall Scores Two Runs In Winnipeg Goldeyes Win
Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes secured their first series win of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park. Hall had 3 at bats, with 2 hits, and he crossed the plate twice, scoring both runs for the team. The Winnipeg took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when designated hitter Hall came in to score on right fielder Max... Read more of this article
Daley Breaks Two Records In Toronto
Elijah Daley competed in the Canadian 2024 Olympic Trials, presented by bell at the Toronto Pan Am Sport Center, breaking two age group records. Daley finished 33rd in the men’s 100m backstroke preliminaries, clocking a time of 59.98. Daley finished 39th competing in the men’s 100m breaststroke preliminaries, clocking 1:07.45. Daley finished sixth... Read more of this article
59th Annual Schools Art Exhibition Winners
The Department of Education hosted a prize-giving ceremony for 12 deserving young artists who participated in the 59th Annual Schools Art Exhibition held in April at the Bermuda Society of Arts. Back row: Nzingha Ming, Fergus O’Connell, Callie Lucas, Min. Vance Campbell, Steven Masters, Dan DeSilva; Middle row: Shannon Rose-Robinson, Cristina Capelo,... Read more of this article
National Teams Gear Up For US Open Volleyball
The Women’s and Men’s National Volleyball Teams are gearing up for the US Open Volleyball Championships in Columbus, Ohio, on May 23rd. A spokesperson said, “The Women’s and Men’s National Volleyball Teams are travelling to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the US Open Volleyball Championships on Thursday, May 23rd. The championships are being... Read more of this article
