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Video: Glenn Jones Interviews Dame Flora Duffy
Emmy Award-winning Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones recently traveled to Colorado to interview defending Olympic gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy, with the pair discussing Dame Flora’s goals, her recovery from an injury, her sports-funding initiative, and more. Mr Jones works for NBC Boston, and we appreciate them allowing us to ‘borrow’... Read more of this article
Video: Hawley And Smith On Final Preparations
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathletes Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith have been putting the finishing touches to their preparations in a “chilled environment” in the picturesque suburb of Poissy – about 40 minutes from the centre of Paris. The pair, who are making their Olympic debuts, were today [July 25] joined at their hotel by team-mate... Read more of this article
Video: Dame Flora Duffy Arrives In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy touched down in Paris this morning [July 25] with her husband Dan Hugo and coach Jessica West. Duffy, who won the women’s triathlon at the rescheduled Tokyo Games in 2021, was greeted at the Charles de Gaulle Airport by Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda chef de mission. The multiple time-time world... Read more of this article
Cambridge Beaches Splash N Dash Results
The Splash n Dash event was held yesterday evening at Cambridge Beaches. A spokesperson said, “There was a great turnout at the Splash n Dash event yesterday evening at Cambridge Beaches – the event was followed by food and drinks courtesy of Cambridge Beaches – a big “Thank You” to Cambridge Beaches for generously hosting... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Erica Hawley
Erica Hawley says she will feel like she “belongs” when she takes to the start line on the River Seine for the women’s triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris. Hawley left no stone unturned in her quest to qualify for her first Olympics, which involved a punishing race schedule, competing in multiple continents pursuing precious ranking points. It... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Olympian Tyler Smith
Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith – speaking to three-time Olympian Tyrone Smith – said he was inspired to become an Olympian after watching Dame Flora Duffy compete at the 2012 London Games. Smith was 14 years old when he travelled to Europe for the first time for a family vacation and attended the women’s triathlon, where he cheered on a 24-year-old... Read more of this article
Tyler Smith Reflects On Olympic Journey
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith has reflected on his journey from “Clearwater Beach to the River Seine” as he puts the final touches to his preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris. Smith, 25, competes in the men’s triathlon at Pont Alexandre III on the River Seine in the French capital on July 30. He headed to Paris... Read more of this article
Audio: Podcast With Dame Flora Duffy
In the latest episode of The Convex Conversion, Olympic Gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy discussed her challenging journey to the Paris 2024 start line after a severe knee injury. The episode description says, “When reigning Olympic Gold triathlete Dame Flora Duffy takes her place on the pontoon on the Seine in Paris in three weeks’ time, it marks... Read more of this article
Liberty Mutual Bermuda Triathlon Event
The Liberty Mutual Bermuda Triathlon was held this past weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Liberty Mutual Bermuda Triathlon took place last Sunday, June 30th, and saw an impressive turnout. Despite the challenging heat, the athletes showed tremendous determination and gave it their all. “A heartfelt thank you to all the LM Bermuda volunteers... Read more of this article
Waldauer & Dore Win National Sprint Triathlon
Alex Waldauer and Marie Dore raced to victory in the 2024 Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon. Waldauer clocked a time of 1:01:35, completed the swim in 12:18, recorded a time of 30:36 on the bike, before clocking a time of 18:03 on the rum. Adam Prunty was second in 1:02:55, and Jackson Langley rounded out the male podium by clocking 1:05:57. Dore... Read more of this article
Road Closure For Liberty Triathlon Announced
The Ministry of Public Works announced road closures and traffic control measures for the Bermuda Triathlon Association Liberty Triathlon on Sunday [June 30]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists and residents of the upcoming Bermuda Triathlon Association Liberty Triathlon, scheduled for Sunday,... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy In WTS Dare To Dream Series
World Triathlon has released a trailer for the docuseries Dare to Dream, which features a number of top triathletes, including Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy. With two episodes a week being released in the lead-up to the opening ceremony of Paris 2024, the eight-part series follows the journeys of 14 of the world’s top triathletes. These include... Read more of this article
Bermuda Olympic Triathlete Numbers Allocated
Bermuda’s Olympic triathletes have been allocated numbers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The World Triathlon organization said, “One side of the Olympic Triathlon transition area is numbered 1-29 [excluding 13], while the other side is numbered 30-56. National Federations with multiple athletes are given consecutive numbers. With the... Read more of this article
Ollie Hayward Wins Dambuster Age Group
Junior triathlete Ollie Hayward competed in the Dambuster Triathlon at Rutland Water, Rutland UK. Hayward won his age group in the sprint distance non-drafting race, and was also the overall winner of the sprint event. Hayward clocked a time of 1:06:01, he covered the swim in 11:22, before completing the bike course in 35:05, and then finished the run... Read more of this article
Cambridge Beaches Splash & Dash Results
The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s 2nd Cambridge Beaches Splash & Dash summer triathlon series event was held in the West End. The 400m swim/4k run event was won by Braxton Cooze who clocked 22.01, Dylan Eiselt was second, and Sanchez Smith finished third, Spencer Haldeman won the 200m Swim/2k run distance clocking 13.05, Cristina Abend was second... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Delighted Erica Hawley Qualifies
Law firm Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has congratulated triathlete Erica Hawley for qualifying for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian triathlete and the first recipient of the Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited inaugural Athletics Sponsorship, Erica Hawley, has qualified to represent Bermuda in the Paris 2024 Olympic... Read more of this article
