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Bermuda Olympic Schedule: July 30 & July 31
The next athletes set to represent Bermuda at the Olympics in Paris will be our triathletes, with Tyler Smith competing tomorrow [July 30]; and Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley competing on Wednesday [July 31]. The triathlons start at 3am Bermuda time, so please set your alarm clocks or stay up all night! This is the current schedule as planned, however... Read more of this article
Triathlon Swim Session Cancelled Again
[Written by Stephen Wright] Pollution in the River Seine forced the cancellation of the second and final swimming practice session today [July 29]. Bermuda’s Tyler Smith is scheduled to compete in the men’s race tomorrow, while Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley are due to take to the river for the start of the women’s event on Wednesday. Photo... 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
Duffy On Olympic Goals, Legacy & More
Dame Flora Duffy – speaking to award-winning Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones – has talked about her goals heading into her fifth Olympic Games in Paris, her emotional return to action after a career-threatening injury, and her dreams for her sports-funding programme. Duffy will defend the gold medal she won at the rescheduled Tokyo Games in 2021... Read more of this article
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
