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Shianne Furbert To Compete In France
[Written by Stephen Wright] Shianne Furbert is five months pregnant, and she will compete in the shot put for her French club at the annual Inter Club event in Mont-de-Marsan, southwestern France, on Sunday [May 7]. Although Furbert, formerly Smith, cannot perform her usual competition, the heptathlon or pentathlon, she will throw the shot put, albeit... Read more of this article
Dill Reflects On 26 Yrs As Master Of Ceremonies
[Written by Stephen Wright] For the past 26 years, Wendell Dill has been performing master of ceremonies duties for the Convex End-to-End, helping pump up participants before the annual event in St George’s. It is a role Mr Dill dearly loves, with the 71-year-old insisting he will continue helping create a unique and special atmosphere in King’s... Read more of this article
Sisters To Cycle In Memory Of Late Mother
[Written by Stephen Wright] Rennika Denbrook and her sister Ricca Butterfield will join together to cycle the Convex End-to-End on Saturday [May 6] in memory of their late mother, Rochelle Butterfield. Rochelle, who died in a motorcycle accident six years ago aged 48, was a keen participant in the annual charity event, which involves thousands of people... Read more of this article
Convex End-to-End’s Photo-Sharing Contest
[Written by Stephen Wright] Cyclists, runners and walkers in the Convex End-to-End can win $100 prizes by entering a photo-sharing contest. Organisers have challenged participants in the event on Saturday [May 6] to “get creative, have fun, and impress our judges” by posting their best photos. Judging the photos will be local photographers Meredith... Read more of this article
Donawa Offered New Deal By Solihull Moors
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda winger Justin Donawa has been offered a new contract by Vanarama National League side Solihull Moors. The 26-year-old is among four players handed new deals by the West Midlands club, who finished fifteenth in the league this season. Donawa, who made 26 appearances this term, returned to action in November after recovering... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade Reflects On Medal Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has described her silver medal win at the World Boccia Cup in Montreal as the highlight of her career. DeSilva-Andrade delivered a series of impressive displays to finish runner-up in her division, losing 5-3 to Yee Ting Jeralyn Tan, of Singapore, in a hard-fought final on Friday. The 29-year-old said... Read more of this article
Shailer Reflects On A Decade Of End-To-End
[Written by Stephen Wright] Mandy Shailer will once again be helping ensure the ever-popular Convex End-to-End runs as smoothly and safely as possible on Saturday [May 6]. Ms Shailer, the Bermuda End-to-End deputy chair and safety officer, has spent the past decade organising the road marshal volunteers for the annual charity event, which involves thousands... Read more of this article
Horsfield Concludes Pan Am Championships
[Written by Stephen Wright] Robin Horsfield suffered misfortune in the elite men’s cross-country race at the Pan American Mountain Bike Championships in Mines Gerais, Brazil, yesterday [April 30]. Horsfied, who finished 62nd in the elite men’s short-course track event last week, experienced a mechanical issue with his chain early on in the race... Read more of this article
Robinson Helps Whitehawk FC Win Promotion
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian winger Luke Robinson has helped Whitehawk FC win promotion after they defeated Hythe Town 1-0 in the Isthmian League South East Division play-off final yesterday [April 29]. Robinson, who signed for the East Sussex side in December, was an unused substitute. Whitehawk reached the play-offs after finishing second... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Wins Silver At World Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade claimed a silver medal for Bermuda at the Boccia World Cup in Montreal. DeSilva-Andrade defeated Angeline Lawas, of Malaysia, in the semi-final, winning a thrilling tie-breaker after the game finished 5-5 before facing Yee Ting Jeralyn Tan, of Singapore, in the final, losing a hard-fought match 5-3. The... Read more of this article
Lions Club Share Funds With Three Charities
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Hamilton Lions Club have shared more than $17,000 with three local charities after raising money through their annual Gas-o-Rama raffle sales. This year’s beneficiaries, the Bermuda Golf Association’s junior programme, Vision Bermuda and Tomorrow’s Voices, each received $5,750 during a presentation at Rubis Terceira’s... Read more of this article
Lambe Visits CedarBridge As Guest Speaker
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Andre Lambe paid a special visit to CedarBridge Academy this week to deliver an inspirational talk to students. The 27-year-old, who has a perfect record of seven professional wins, received a certificate from his former high school, recognising his sporting achievements. Lambe, who holds the American Boxing... Read more of this article
Watson Achieves Goal In London Marathon
[Written by Stephen Wright] Domico Watson achieved his goal of raising more than £2,000 [$2,492] for Fight for Sight – a UK charity dedicated to funding pioneering sight loss research – after running the TCS London Marathon on Sunday [April 23]. Watson was running in memory of his late grandfather, Edward “Sonny” Watson, who suffered from glaucoma... Read more of this article
Bike Groups Raise Money For Russ Ford
[Written by Stephen Wright] Three local biker groups – the Thunder Posse Family, Two Stroke Legends and the Bermuda Long Riders – have raised $2,000 for Russ Ford, a former nurse of the year who helped increase HIV/Aids awareness in Bermuda in the 1980s. Mr Ford, the founder of Agape House, suffered life-changing injuries after a fall at his home... Read more of this article
Cumbermack Reflects On Superb Performances
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack has reflected on his superb performances at the recent Chuckwalla Motorcycle Racing Association [CMVA] series in Desert Centre, California. The 17-year-old was competing in the final leg of the seven-race series at the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, considered the premier course in Southern California. He participated... Read more of this article
Brandon Franks Becomes Three-Time Champion
[Written by Stephen Wright] Brandon Franks says he is proud to have become a three-time street race champion after winning his class at the Lindo’s Grand Prix in north-east Hamilton yesterday [April 23]. Franks led from start to finish in the Shifter Stock class – the prestige event – to claim the chequered flag, finishing ahead of second-place... Read more of this article
