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EcoDive To Launch Scuba Instructor Course
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Sam Bennett, the owner of EcoDive, will launch a scuba diving instructor course on the island in May. EcoDive, a Scuba Diving International [SDI] training and certification centre, was founded by Bennett in March last year. Bennett told Bernews, “I’m excited to bring more professional-level courses to... Read more of this article
Kaden Hopkins Named Vendée U Team Leader
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins said he feels like a much-improved cyclist compared to 12 months ago after being named as a team leader of Vendée U. Hopkins will have a greater licence to pursue victories this season, guiding the strategy and making critical decisions for his team-mates, who will ride in support of him and, if necessary,... Read more of this article
Geordie Wardman To Run In Memory Of Son
[Written by Stephen Wright] Geordie Wardman will tackle a 100-mile ultra-marathon across the Utah desert as part of a “crazy goal” to raise $100,000 to start a scholarship in memory of his son Finn, who died in a tragic accident last year. Finn, who was studying business administration at Durham University in England, was just 20 years old when... Read more of this article
Sienna Mosquera On Golf, Goals, Plans & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sienna Mosquera’s passion for golf has steadily grown since first picking up a golf club as a nine-year-old. Although her first sporting love was tennis, it was not long before Mosquera asked her parents whether she could turn her attention from serving to driving and drop shots to putting. It was under the watchful eye... Read more of this article
Swainson Carving A Niche With Paintz
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian entrepreneur Zea Swainson only launched her face paint and body art business in April, but she is already carving a niche for herself and winning awards. The 17-year-old set up Paintz after spotting a gap in the market and has been increasingly busy over the past six months, receiving a steady stream of bookings... Read more of this article
OpenMat Athletes Win 11 Medals In Toronto
[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will return to the island with 11 medals from the Grappling Industries Toronto Gi & No Gi Round Robin Tournament. The island’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy won four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals at the competition at the weekend. It was a marked improvement on their medal haul last year when... Read more of this article
Milan Butterfield’s Club Facing Liquidation
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda footballer Milan Butterfield’s immediate future is up in the air, with his club, Nuneaton Borough, facing liquidation after pulling out of the Southern Central Premier League. The non-league club was served an eviction notice from their stadium in November and said they are facing “insurmountable challenges”... Read more of this article
New Champion To Be Crowned In Women’s 5K
[Written by Stephen Wright] A new female champion will likely be crowned in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K Run on Sunday [January 21]. Gayle Lindsay, who won last year in 18min 48sec, told Bernews, “I’m unlikely to race because my calves are still giving me a bit of bother” after her exploits in the recent Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge. Lindsay... Read more of this article
Tyler Butterfield To Race Boston Marathon
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Butterfield has confirmed he will compete in his first Boston Marathon on April 15. Butterfield, a two-time Olympian, holds the national marathon record after finishing in 2hr 21min 47sec at the Osaka-Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in Otsu, Japan, in 2019. The triathlete said he is excited to re-tread the steps of his... Read more of this article
Simmons Set For Second Pro Bout In Tennessee
[Written by Stephen Wright] Saundre “Dash” Simmons takes the next step in his professional boxing career when he faces American Jayvone Dafney in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, next month. Simmons will look to build upon his impressive debut, ruthlessly knocking out Tre Baker, of the United States, inside two rounds in Charlotte, North Carolina, last... Read more of this article
OpenMat Athletes Aim For Medals In Toronto
[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will send 16 junior and adult athletes to compete at the Grappling Industries Toronto Gi & No Gi Robin Round Tournament this weekend. The island’s only Brazilian jui-jitsu academy won one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals at the tournament last year. All those medal winners [Gaia Angeli, gold;... Read more of this article
Runner Natalie Price: It’s Fun To Entertain People
[Written by Stephen Wright] Natalie Price has become well-known for her wild and wonderful costumes and personas she adopts while running in local races. She pulled out all the stops for the Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge last weekend, donning different outfits for all three races [Butterfield Mile, BF&M 10K, and PwC Half Marathon]. Natalie... Read more of this article
LeiLanni Nesbeth On Move To Chicago & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth admits she was “blown away” after being selected by the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL] Draft as she prepares to head to the “Windy City” to start pre-season training next week. Nesbeth, named the tenth pick in the first round, said she had no idea she was on Chicago’s... Read more of this article
Sakari Famous Wins At LSU Purple Tiger Invite
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda high jumper Sakari Famous made a winning return to competition after recovering from a back injury and feels confident of a successful indoor campaign. Famous competed for the first time in almost a year at the weekend, winning her event with a jump of 1.80 metres at the LSU Purple Tiger at the LSU Carl Maddox Fieldhouse... Read more of this article
Barnes Leads Masters Class In Skusa Series
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is on target to achieve a third straight Shifter Masters title in the Skusa Winter Series at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida. He leads the standings after the opening two rounds of the competition at the weekend, despite being disqualified in the first final because the kart’s rear was too... Read more of this article
Kane Crichlow On Scoring Five Goals And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kane Crichlow said he feels rejuvenated at English non-league side Bishop’s Stortford after plundering five goals against Aldershot Town in the Izuzu FA Trophy on Saturday [January 13]. Crichlow continued his eye-catching form for the Vanarama National League North side, producing a lethal display of finishing to help them... Read more of this article
