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Solay Thomas Wins Bronze At Special Olympics

Solay Thomas Wins Bronze At Special Olympics

[Written by Stephen Wright] Solay Thomas has won Bermuda’s third medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the women’s shot put with a personal best throw today [June 22]. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, bowling, equestrian,... Read more of this article

Kris Trott Wins Bronze At Special Olympics

Kris Trott Wins Bronze At Special Olympics

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kris Trott has won Bermuda’s second medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the men’s 200 metres Level B today. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, bowling, equestrian, swimming and tennis. It is... Read more of this article

Laura Repose Wins Medal At Special Olympics

Laura Repose Wins Medal At Special Olympics

[Written by Stephen Wright] Laura Repose has won Bermuda’s first medal at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin after claiming bronze in the women’s 800 metres. A team of 19 athletes are representing Bermuda at the Special Olympics, which started on Saturday [June 17], in athletics, bowling, equestrian, swimming and tennis. It is the first... Read more of this article

Tennis Players In Action At Special Olympics

Tennis Players In Action At Special Olympics

Bermuda’s tennis players began competing in Germany as the Special Olympics World Games competitions got underway. Tennis player Bridget Marshall took top the court three times falling in all three matches, Marshall fell 4 – 1 to Sonia Yanushok of Isreal, Marshall then went down 4 – 3 to Anumal Tomy of Bharati, and in her final match of the... Read more of this article

Bermuda In Special Olympics Opening Ceremony

Bermuda In Special Olympics Opening Ceremony

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Special Olympics team joined with athletes around the world to take part in the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony in Berlin, Germany, with the island’s team led into the stadium by two Gombeys. The organisers said, “From 17 – 25 June 2023, Berlin, Germany will welcome 7,000 Special Olympics athletes... Read more of this article

Special Olympians Aiming For Big Medal Haul

Special Olympians Aiming For Big Medal Haul

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes have been tipped to win a heavy haul of medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. The island’s 19-strong team made the long journey to Berlin from Waiblingen, a town in the southwest of Germany, where they have spent the past few days meeting and greeting the local community as part of... Read more of this article

Minister Darrell On Special Olympics Bermuda

Minister Darrell On Special Olympics Bermuda

“The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation will award Special Olympic Bermuda $10,000.00 to assist with the funding required for the games,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the Senate, the Minister said, “In Saturday June 17th, 2023 a 33-strong delegation will participate in the Opening Ceremony... Read more of this article

Special Olympic Team To Compete In Berlin

Special Olympic Team To Compete In Berlin

Special Olympics Bermuda today announced the Delegation selected to travel to the upcoming 2023 World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany [‘B23’] . A spokesperson said, “Special Olympics Bermuda, Registered Charity # 972, was formed with a mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition opportunities in a variety of Olympic-type... Read more of this article

Special Olympics Set To Hold Movie Fundraiser

Special Olympics Set To Hold Movie Fundraiser

Special Olympics Bermuda is inviting the community to their ‘Champions’ Movie Fundraiser on Sunday [May 28]. A spokesperson said, “With the 2023 Special Olympics World Games 22 days away, Special Olympics Bermuda invites the community to wind down the Bermuda Day holiday weekend with them at the ‘Champions’ Movie Fundraiser... Read more of this article

Photos/Video/360: Special Olympics Polar Plunge

Photos/Video/360: Special Olympics Polar Plunge

People were ‘Freezin for a Reason’ as Special Olympics Bermuda held their Polar Plunge fundraising event today [Feb 25] at Horseshoe Bay. The event website said, “The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals and teams to support Special Olympics Bermuda athletes by taking an icy dip into our somewhat cold waters. “Events... Read more of this article

Special Olympics Polar Plunge Set For Feb 25

Special Olympics Polar Plunge Set For Feb 25

The Special Olympics Bermuda Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 25 at Horseshoe Bay. According to the event website, new events will be featured this year, such as energetic warm-ups with Fit n Fierce Athletics between plunges, beach volleyball, tug of war, and a sandcastle competition. Registration costs $50 for adults and $25 for students... Read more of this article

Video: Special Olympics Invitational Games

Video: Special Olympics Invitational Games

The Special Olympics Invitational Games was held at the Dame Flora Duffy Stadium yesterday [Dec 15] with athletes in action across a variety of disciplines. Organised by Special Olympics Bermuda, the Games were open for those from middle school age and above and consisted of track and field events such as the 25-metre dash and walk, independent and... Read more of this article