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Photo Set II: Celebrating Special Olympians
Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who recently won 11 medals at the World Games in Berlin, Germany — traveled via a motorcade to the Cabinet Grounds yesterday [July 18] where they received certificates in recognition of their achievement. You can view our first set of photos and video here, and all our Special Olympics coverage by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Celebrating Special Olympians
Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who recently won 11 medals at the World Games in Berlin, Germany — traveled via a motorcade to the Cabinet Grounds today [July 18] where they received certificates in recognition of their achievement. Speaking at the event today, Premier David Burt said, “Good afternoon Ministers, Distinguished guests,... Read more of this article
Motorcade To Celebrate Special Olympians
On Tuesday, July 18, starting at 12.00pm, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport will have a series of celebration activities to recognize the achievement of Bermuda’s Special Olympians at the World Games in Berlin last month. A Government spokesperson said, “Nineteen athletes participated in a range of sports, including athletics, bowling... Read more of this article
Ministry: Special Olympians To Be Recognised
Following their outstanding achievement at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell confirmed that plans are currently underway to publicly recognise Bermuda’s Special Olympians. A Government spokesperson said, “The community will be aware that Bermuda was represented by a full contingent... Read more of this article
Special Olympic Athletes Return Home
Bermuda’s athletes made a triumphant return home following their impressive performance at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany that saw them win 11 medals. The Bermuda team claimed a total of two gold, one silver, and eight bronze medals, which surpassed the eight medals they won at the previous Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United... Read more of this article
Special Olympians Had A ‘Great Time At Games’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin have been hailed for their medal-winning heroics and camaraderie. The team will return home with 11 medals from the Games, claiming two gold, one silver and eight bronze. They surpassed the eight medals they won at the previous Special Games in Abu Dhabi,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win 11 Medals At Special Olympics
Bermuda have finished with a haul of 11 medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. The Bermuda team claimed two gold, one silver and eight bronze medals after Micah Lambert and Bridget Marshall won Bermuda’s final medal today, claiming bronze in the mixed doubles tennis after winning 6-0, 6-0. Bermuda surpassed the eight medals they... Read more of this article
Marshall And O’Loughlin Win Medals In Tennis
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda have claimed two more medals in tennis at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin today [June 24]. Bridget Marshall took bronze in the women’s singles, winning 6-2, 6-3, and Zafar O’Loughlin secured bronze in the men’s singles, winning 4-2, 4-1. Bermuda have now won ten medals, surpassing the eight medals... Read more of this article
Three Athletes Win Participation Medals
Exodus Somner, Jaime Brangman, and Kimo Robinson won participation medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Special Olympics Bermuda posted the graphic online below, saying, “We are proud of our #bdabrave who represent the SO motto in all they do. “‘Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me brave in the attempt.’” Exodus... Read more of this article
Micah Lambert Wins Gold At Special Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Micah Lambert has won Bermuda’s second gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after winning the men’s individual tennis competition today [July 24]. Lambert defeated Nadav Sarfati, of Israel, 4-1, 4-2. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics in athletics, bowling, equestrian,... Read more of this article
Bowlers Win More Medals At Special Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s bowling team have claimed their third and fourth medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin today [June 24]. Patrick Thomas won silver in the men’s singles -D52, with scores of 107, 76 and 112 for a total of 295 pins. Wayne Smith secured bronze in the men’s singles – D49, with scores of 35, 43 and... Read more of this article
Symons Wins Bermuda’s First Gold Medal
[Written by Stephen Wright] Alshauntae Symons has won Bermuda’s first gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after winning the women’s singles bowling event today [June 23]. Symons scored 110, 94 and 109 for a total score of 313 pins. Bermuda has won four medals so far at the Games, with Solay Thomas claiming bronze in the women’s... Read more of this article
