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Wells Competes In Ironman Championships
Louise Wells competed in the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championships this past weekend. Wells finished 911st overall out of 2,318 competitors, with a time of 11:47:33, Wells competing in the female 45-49 age group division was 49th out of 187 age group competitors, and she was the 412th female competitor to cross the line out of 1,204 competitors. Related... Read more of this article
2022 Triathlon Volunteer Registration Now Open
Organisers of the World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] Bermuda alongside PwC Bermuda, the event’s Official Volunteer Programme Supplier, have opened registration for those on-island seeking to get involved in the action-packed racing, taking place on 5 – 6 November, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Volunteerism across the island is one of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Carifta Triathlon To Take Place In November
Following the postponement of the CARIFTA Triathlon due to Hurricane Fiona, the organizing committee announced that it will now take place on November 12th and 13th at Clearwater Beach. A spokesperson said, “Following the postponement of the 4th Annual CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay [MTR] Championship due to Hurricane Fiona, the... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Finishes Sixth In PTO Open
[Written By Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy finished sixth in the elite women’s race in the inaugural PTO US Open in Dallas yesterday. Duffy came out of the water in the 2,000-metre swim as part of a large chase pack behind Louise Charles-Barclay, of Britain, including Perez Sala, of Spain, Paula Findlay, of Canada, Katrina Matthews, of Britain,... Read more of this article
Minister Dr Ernest Peets On Carifta Triathlon
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets is celebrating the upcoming 2022 CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathon and Mixed Team Relay Championships, saying “Bermuda has a long and impressive history in triathlon and it is fitting that our island will host these Championships just a year after Dame Flora Duffy achieved Olympic success in the... Read more of this article
Road Traffic Notice For Carifta Triathlon
Road closures will be in place in order to accommodate the triathlon on Saturday, September 24 between the hours of 8.25am and 11.00am and on Sunday, September 25 between the hours of 11.25am and 1.00pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Bermuda Triathlon Association International Road... Read more of this article
Video: Neil De St Croix On Carifta Triathlon
The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Neil De St Croix spoke yesterday [Sept 13] at the Rotary Club about the upcoming Carifta Triathlon. More than 100 athletes will participate in the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships, which will be held for the first time in Bermuda from September 24 to 25. Related Stories 2022 Carifta... Read more of this article
43 Athletes Set For Carifta Games Triathlon
The Bermuda Triathlon Association has announced a team of 43 athletes set to take part in the fourth annual CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon, and Mixed Team Relay Championship, scheduled for September 24 and 25 at Clearwater Beach. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Triathlon Association today announced a 43 strong team of athletes to take part in... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Earns Wildcard For 70.3 Worlds
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she is “thrilled” to finally have an opportunity to compete at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship after receiving a wildcard. Duffy’s hopes of qualifying for the event looked over after being unable to race at the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant in June due to her bike failing to arrive in... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host Carifta Triathlon This Month
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda will host the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships at Clearwater Beach later this month. More than 100 athletes will participate in the event, which will be held for the first time in Bermuda from September 24 to 25. Male and female athletes will compete in 11-12, 13-15, 16-19 and 20-21 age... Read more of this article
Hawley Finishes 38th In Valencia World Cup
Erica Hawley finished 38th in the Elite Women’s Division of the 2022 World Triathlon Cup Valencia in Valencia Spain. Hawley recorded a time of 57:21, she finished 2 minutes and 4 seconds behind the winner Lisa Tersch from Germany who clocked 55:17. Hawley clocked 10:05 on the swim, she would then clock 27:48 on the bike course before closing out with... Read more of this article
Registration Now Open For WTS Bermuda
Registration for the 2022 World Triathlon Series [WTS] Bermuda is now open, with the event to take place on November 5 and November 6. A spokesperson said, “Registration for the 2022 World Triathlon Series [WTS] Bermuda is now open as the highly anticipated event returns to Bermuda’s shores on 5 – 6 November, 2022. Elite and amateur athletes... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Competes In Collins Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy came second in her match in the Collins Cup – triathlon’s answer to golf’s Ryder Cup. Duffy, representing Team International, faced Daniela Ryf, of Team Europe, and Sarah True, of Team USA in the opening match at the X-Bionic Sphere in Bratislava, Slovakia, yesterday. The Bermudian led the swim with... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy To Compete In Collins Cup
Dame Flora Duffy will compete as part of ‘Team International’ at the Collins Cup, which will be held later this month in Slovakia. The Collins Cup is described as a “triathlon like no other in which the greatest triathletes from across the globe assemble into competing regions – Team Europe, Team US and Team International going head... Read more of this article
Notable Hand Over In Commonwealth Relay
One handover during the team triathlon at the Commonwealth Games was without precedent in the event’s triathlon history — as the only 2-time champion in the world handed over to the only competitor in the world to compete over a 20 year span — and it was the team from Bermuda that claims the distinction. The handover from Dame Flora... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Two Time Champion
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Dame Flora Duffy, who has become the first triathlete in history to win back to back gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, with the Bermudian superstar racing to victory to claim yet another major international win. The design is available in different versions in two sizes;... Read more of this article
