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Local Designers Announced For Team Bermuda
Team Bermuda will dazzle today [July 26] at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, as the Bermuda Olympic Association announces local fashion designers Courtney Clay, Channing Dill, and Alana Wade as the official designers for the 2024 Olympic Games. A spokesperson said, “Clay is credited with the custom scarf, tie, and pocket squares. Dill created... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Top 10 Finishes In The Olympics
[Written by Don Burgess] Dame Flora Duffy brought home golden joy at the Tokyo Olympics, but Bermuda has had plenty to celebrate since we first started competing back in 1936. Clarence Hill prompted wild cheers with his bronze medal in 1976, and our first big moment on the Olympic stage was Francis ‘Goose’ Gosling’s 10th-place finish in 1948.... Read more of this article
Video: Glenn Jones Interviews Dame Flora Duffy
Emmy Award-winning Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones recently traveled to Colorado to interview defending Olympic gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy, with the pair discussing Dame Flora’s goals, her recovery from an injury, her sports-funding initiative, and more. Mr Jones works for NBC Boston, and we appreciate them allowing us to ‘borrow’... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Team Bermuda At Olympic Games
As the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris get closer to opening, Bernews is providing live text updates, photos, results, and post-event reactions below. Bermuda has eight athletes representing us at the Olympics; Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Adriana Penruddocke, Tyler Smith, Dame Flora Duffy, Erica Hawley, Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey and Dara Alizadeh,... Read more of this article
Video: Athletes Describe Olympic Village In Paris
Bermuda athletes Dara Alizadeh, Emma Harvey and Jack Harvey have shared a glimpse into life inside the Olympic Village, including sharing pins with other countries, sleeping on the cardboard beds, the canteen food and more. Swimmer Emma Harvey told Bernews that it has been “really amazing” and you “just kind of soak up the atmosphere,”... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Erica Hawley
Erica Hawley says she will feel like she “belongs” when she takes to the start line on the River Seine for the women’s triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris. Hawley left no stone unturned in her quest to qualify for her first Olympics, which involved a punishing race schedule, competing in multiple continents pursuing precious ranking points. It... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Katura Horton-Perinchief
Speaking during an interview with another barrier breaking athlete, Katura Horton-Perinchief reflected on the twentieth anniversary of her becoming the first Black female Olympic diver at the Athens Games in 2004. Horton-Perinchief, who will serve as Bermuda’s chef de mission at the Paris Games, said she is immensely proud of her achievement and hopes... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Olympian Tyler Smith
Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith – speaking to three-time Olympian Tyrone Smith – said he was inspired to become an Olympian after watching Dame Flora Duffy compete at the 2012 London Games. Smith was 14 years old when he travelled to Europe for the first time for a family vacation and attended the women’s triathlon, where he cheered on a 24-year-old... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Emma & Jack Harvey
Swimming siblings Emma and Jack Harvey have spoken to Danté Leverock, the Bermuda footballer, about the “rollercoaster” of emotions they experienced after qualifying for the Olympic Games in Paris. The Harveys, who will compete in the 100 metres backstroke, punched their tickets for Paris via universality spots within a few days of each other. Jack... Read more of this article
Bernews Launches Website For Games Coverage
In anticipation of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Bernews has launched a new website Bermuda2024.com, designed to keep our viewers updated on the ten athletes representing the island this summer, as well as provide historical information about Bermuda’s participation in the Games going back almost 100 years. Our comprehensive... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Adriana Penruddocke
Bermuda sailor Adriana Penruddocke – in an interview with tennis player Gavin Manders – said she is excited to experience her first Olympic Games in Paris, where she will make her debut at just 24-years-old. Penruddocke will continue Bermuda’s proud sailing tradition at the Olympics, following in the sails of Peter Bromby, Kirk Cooper,... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Olympian Dara Alizadeh
Dara Alizadeh – in an interview with Bermuda women’s football captain Eva Frazzoni — said he is looking forward to an Olympic Games with “fans in the stands” after competing in an empty venue at the Tokyo Games three years ago, noting that the best part is that his family will be able to watch him compete on the biggest stage... Read more of this article
BOA Announces Partnership With Maurten
The Bermuda Olympic Association announced a partnership with Maurten, a global leader in sports nutrition, for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. A spokesperson said, “Maurten, a global leader in sports nutrition, is proud to announce its official sponsorship of Bermuda’s Olympic team for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. This new and exciting... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Jah-Nhai Perinchief
Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief – in an interview with professional footballer LeiLanni Nesbeth — said he is determined to make a mark when he competes at his first Olympic Games in Paris. Qualifying as one of the top 35 ranked men’s triple jumpers, Perinchief believes he is ready to shine on the biggest stage after narrowly... Read more of this article
Video: Olympic Medalist Clarence Hill Interview
Bermuda’s most decorated boxer Clarence Hill has encouraged the island’s Olympians and Paralympians to aspire for greatness in Paris. Hill, who became the island’s first Olympic medal winner when he claimed bronze in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Montreal Games, describes competing against the best athletes in the world as an unforgettable... Read more of this article
French Consul Sends Best Wishes To Athletes
The French Honorary Consul in Bermuda extended her best wishes to the Bermuda Olympic and Paralympic teams as they prepare to compete in Paris, France. A spokesperson said, “The Honorary Consul of France wishes ‘Bonne chance’ and ‘Bon voyage’ to the Bermuda Olympic Delegation as they prepare to travel to Paris this week. “The... Read more of this article
