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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
Video: Mia Fishel Scores For Chelsea
[Written by Stephen Wright] Mia Fishel helped Chelsea Women avoid a scare after scoring the equaliser in their 3-1 win at home to West Ham United Women in the Women’s FA Cup fourth round yesterday [January 14]. Fishel, whose father is Bermudian, equalised in the 70th minute for the FA Cup holders to cancel out Viviane Asseyi’s opener for the visiting... Read more of this article
Kenni Thompson Scores On Bournemouth Debut
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kenni Thompson enjoyed a dream debut for AFC Bournemouth Women after scoring in their 3-0 win at home to Swindon Town in the FA Women’s National League Division One South West today [January 14]. Thompson, who joined Bournemouth from Spanish Liga F side Eibar last week, scored her side’s second goal in the first half... Read more of this article
Video: LeiLanni Nesbeth Drafted By Red Stars
[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth has taken the first stride in her professional football career after being picked by the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL] Draft yesterday [January 12]. The Bermuda national team player was named the tenth pick in the first round of the draft, which was held at the Anaheim Convention... Read more of this article
