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Dara Alizadeh Finishes Third In Repechage
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh said he “gave everything” in the men’s singles sculls repechage race at the Varies-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium at the Paris Games today [July 28]. Alizadeh made a blistering start, leading for the first half of the race, and was in the top two qualifying positions with 200 metres remaining... Read more of this article
Etienne Wolffe Assisting At Olympics In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Etienne Wolffe said he is proud to be helping the island’s athletes in any way he can as the team’s National Olympic Committee [NOC] assistant at the Olympic Games in Paris. Wolffe, a fluent French speaker, is the first Bermudian NOC assistant at a major international sporting event. The 18-year-old is living... Read more of this article
Che And Cole Durham Have Close Fights
[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Che and Cole Durham stepped between the ropes for amateur boxing matches in Santa Cruz, Aruba, yesterday [July 27]. Cole, fighting at 80kg, faced Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event at the Manuelitos Sports Bar, with the contest ending in a controversial draw. Meanwhile, Che, fighting at 72kg, lost by... Read more of this article
Jack Harvey Wins 100m Heat In Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Jack Harvey says he is “happy to be an Olympian” after winning his heat in the men’s 100 metres backstroke at the Aquatics Centre at the Paris Games today [July 28]. Harvey, competing in a group of six, led from start to finish, posting a time of 55.78sec to leave him in 39th place overall. “It was... Read more of this article
Remember When: Flora Duffy Claimed Gold
[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly three years since Dame Flora Duffy became the island’s first athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games. She claimed victory in the women’s triathlon at the rescheduled Tokyo Games on July 27, 2021, to become only the second Bermudian to medal at the Olympics after boxer Clarence Hill won bronze... Read more of this article
Che And Cole Durham To Fight In Aruba
[Written by Stephen Wright] Twin brothers Cole and Che Durham will step into the ring for amateur boxing bouts in Aruba tonight [July 27]. Cole, who fights at 82kg, faces Aruban Arvin Solognier in the co-main event; meanwhile Che, who fights at 72kg, takes on Jady Gogulski. Both contests at the Manuelitos Sports Bar in Santa Cruz will be three two-minute... Read more of this article
Palmer Proud Of Harvey Siblings’ Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Shona Palmer, the Bermuda national swimming assistant coach, first started training siblings Emma and Jack Harvey when they were small children and said it is a privilege to play a role in their Olympic journeys. Jack, 21, competes in the men’s 100 metres backstroke tomorrow [July 28], with Emma, 23, racing in the women’s... Read more of this article
Dara Alizadeh Ready For Repechage Race
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh – who is being cheered on by a 32-strong contingent of his family and friends who have traveled to Paris to support him – is hoping to build upon his performance in the heats as he prepares to race again tomorrow [July 28] at the Olympic Games in Paris. Embed from Getty Images - Alizadeh... Read more of this article
Video: Alizadeh Cheered On By Family In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] A swarm of Dara Alizadeh supporters, decked out in bright pink Bermuda t-shirts and “Go Dara!” caps, descended on the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to cheer on the Bermuda rower. More than 30 of Alizadah’s family and friends have travelled to Paris to support the 30-year-old, who took to the water today [July 27]... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda In Olympic Opening Ceremony
[Written by Stephen Wright] Team Bermuda dazzled in their specially designed outfits while sailing down the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris yesterday [July 26]. With the males sporting eye-catching pink Bermuda shorts complete with Gombey inspired pins, and the females in white dresses with triangle accents, the... Read more of this article
‘Rowing Association Is Very Proud Of Dara’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda will be represented in Olympic rowing for a third straight Games when Dara Alizadeh competes tomorrow [July 27] – with the Bermuda Rowing Association already planning to continue that trend for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Alizadeh is making his second Olympic appearance in the single sculls after debuting at the... Read more of this article
Front Street Mile Winner Thie At Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Two-times Front Street Mile winner James Thie is among the familiar faces in Paris, with the Welshman helping coach Team Great Britain’s distance runners. Thie, who won the elite men’s race in 2003 and 2004, also coaches Bermuda’s top middle-distance runner, Dage Minors, who teamed up with Thie in September last year. Minors,... Read more of this article
