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Celebratory Dive 18 Years After Making History
[Written by Stephen Wright] Katura Horton-Perinchief rolled back the years with a celebratory dive to mark her eighteenth anniversary of becoming the first Black woman in the world to compete in diving at the Olympic Games. She performed the dive yesterday at the Aquatics Facility at the National Sports Centre, where she holds her Star Diving Camp... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Clarence Hill Posters Unveiled
“Today we are here to commemorate that glorious moment when Clarence Hill put tiny Bermuda on the Olympic map,” Minister of the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said as commemorative posters featuring Mr Hill were unveiled at the Post Office in Hamilton. Minister Furbert said, “I want to welcome you all here today for this momentous occasion,... Read more of this article
BOA Announces Team For Caribbean Games
Mikal Dill, Ryan Outerbridge, Liam Flannery, Alexander Miller, and Nicholas Narraway will be representing Bermuda at the inaugural Caribbean Games, which will be held starting later this month in Guadeloupe. The Bermuda Olympic Association said, “The inaugural Caribbean Games will take place in Guadeloupe from June 27th – July 3rd, 2022. The... Read more of this article
BOA Elect Chairperson And New Members
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] Athlete Commission recently organized an election, and the top five candidates elected were Jessica Lewis [para athletics], Julian Fletcher [swimming], Dage Minors [athletics], Caitlin Conyers, [cycling] and Tyler Butterfield, [triathlon]; with Julian Fletcher re-elected as Chairperson and Jessica Lewis elected... Read more of this article
AP Highlights Figure Skater Vanessa James
Vanessa James — whose father is Bermudian — “is the only Black figure skater competing for any nation in Beijing” and “carries not just the hopes of Canadian and French skaters, but also Black girls and women, boys and men across the world who strain to see themselves represented on the ice and slopes during the Winter Games.” This... Read more of this article
Photos: Vanessa James Competes In Olympics
Figure skater Vanessa James — whose father is Bermudian — and her partner Eric Radford are now competing in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Ms James, who along with her former partner Yannick Bonheur were the first Black couple to compete in figure skating at the Olympic level, is making her fourth Olympic appearance, this time representing... Read more of this article
Video: Vanessa James Proud To Be A Trailblazer
“I may be the only Black figure skater at the Olympics, which is an honour and a privilege,” Vanessa James said, adding that she feels “so proud to be a trailblazer for young Black girls and boys in figure skating.” Ms James, who along with her old partner Yannick Bonheur were the first Black couple to compete in figure skating... Read more of this article
James & Radford Crash With Other Skaters
Vanessa James and Eric Radford were involved in a crash with another figure skating couple during a practice session at the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, according to the NBC Olympics website. The story said, “Sports can be dangerous, ice can be slippery, and not much good can come from four elite athletes heading toward each other at high speeds... Read more of this article
Caribbean Nations In 2022 Winter Olympics
Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad & Tobago will be the Caribbean nations represented in the upcoming Winter Olympics in China, with Haiti making their Winter Games debut. The Panam Sports website said, “In total, nearly 3,000 athletes from 86 countries will participate in 15 sports during 17 days of competition. Panam Sports will be represented... Read more of this article
No Bermuda Team In 2022 Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympics will get underway next month and Bermuda — which despite our sub-tropical climate and small size has produced Winter Olympians before — will not have a representative this year. Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] President Peter Dunne told Bernews, “Bermuda will not have any athletes or representatives at the... Read more of this article
James Named To Canada’s Winter Olympic Team
Figure skaters Vanessa James and Eric Radford have been named to the Canadian team for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which will take place next month in Beijing, China. Ms James — who lived in Bermuda as a child and has Bermudian family — has previously made three Olympic appearances for France and she, along with previous partner Yannick... Read more of this article
New BOA President On Plans, Athletes & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Peter Dunne has outlined his vision for his three-year term as the president of the Bermuda Olympic Association, insisting his main focus is prioritising the needs of the island’s top athletes. Dunne succeeded Judy Simons at the helm after she opted not to seek re-election last month. While Dunne said he aims to build... Read more of this article
Olympic Association Pays Tribute To Mike Sharpe
The Bermuda Olympic Association has paid tribute to Olympian Mike Sharpe, noting he was a world-class sprinter and horizontal jumper, and said his “legacy as an Olympian is a part of our proud history and his support of the Bermuda sporting community has extended far beyond his years as a competitor.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Dunne Elected Olympic Association President
[Updated] Bermuda Bicycle Association President Peter Dunne has been elected the President of the Bermuda Olympic Association following their Annual General Meeting. Dunne who was the second Vice President faced off against the first Vice President Brenda Dale in a run off for the leadership position vacated by Judy Simons who was not seeking re-election. Update... 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
Bid To Win Flora Duffy’s Signed Rio Olympic Suit
Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy’s signed Rio Olympic suit is currently up for auction in an effort to raise money for Warwick Academy’s bursary fund, with the auction continuing until 5.00pm today [Oct 25]. A spokesperson said, “Olympic Gold Medalist Flora Duffy had a whirlwind trip to Bermuda to celebrate her remarkable achievement... Read more of this article
