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Guinness World Records Lists Duffy Again
Dame Flora Duffy — who already gave Bermuda a Guinness World Record listing as the smallest country in the world to win a Summer Olympic gold medal — has achieved another record in the publication, who have now classified her as having the “most wins of the triathlon World Championships [female].” The listing says, “The... Read more of this article
Couper & Pilgrim Win Liberty Mutual Triathlon
After an intense morning of racing in the harbour and streets of Hamilton, Ashley Couper and Nicholas Pilgrim were crowned as the 2023 Liberty Mutual Bermuda National Sprint Triathlon Champions. A spokesperson said, “Nicholas Pilgrim put in a commanding display, leading the race from start to finish, crossing the line in a time of 57:51. Fourteen-year-old... Read more of this article
Mace & Couper Win Local Triathlon Event
The Bermuda Triathlon Association hosted a National Heroes Day Home Event in Harrington Sound, with Phil Mace and Ashley Couper racing to victory. Mace covered the 750m swim, 20k bike, and 4.7k run course clocking a time of 57:29, he clocked 11:19 on the swim, 28:36 on the bike, and 17:34 on the run course. Couper finished 6th overall she was clocked... Read more of this article
Smith Reflects On Performance In Huatulco
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Smith has reflected on his performance at the World Triathlon Cup Huatulco in Mexico, where he finished 25th on Saturday [June 17]. The Bermudian finished the sprint-distance race – 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5km run – in 55min 45sec. His splits were 9:01, 28:57 and 16:32. “Really enjoyed racing in... Read more of this article
Hawley Happy With 11th Place Finish In Huatulco
[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley admits she was “happy and surprised” with her best finish in a World Triathlon Cup race after finishing eleventh in Huatulco, Mexico, on Saturday [June 17]. The Bermudian finished the elite women’s sprint distance race – 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5km run – in 1hr 1min 52sec. Her splits were... Read more of this article
Hawley & Smith Compete In World Triathlon Cup
Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith competed in the 2023 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco in Mexico. The race conditions were incredibly hot and challenging for both the Elite Women and Men’s World Triathlon Cup race, the race was a sprint-distance format that included a 750m Swim, 20km Bike, and 5km Run. Hawley had an impressive finish of 11th in the women’s... Read more of this article
Iron Kids Triathlon Postponed Due To Weather
The Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon and Carnival, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow, has been postponed due to inclement weather. A spokesperson said, “For the safety of participants and guests, the 33rd Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon and Carnival has been postponed due to inclement weather. Early kit pick up and all event activities... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory: Iron Kids Triathlon On Saturday
The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon will take place on Saturday [June 17] between the hours of 10.30am and 1.00pm and the following roads will be closed to all vehicular traffic. A Government spokesperson said, “Commencing on Cooper’s Island Road at Clearwater Beach parking lot heading... Read more of this article
Duffy Encourages Athletes To Race In Iron Kids
Dame Flora Duffy has encouraged the island’s youngsters to follow in her footsteps and compete in the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon on Saturday, June 17. The 33rd annual event, hosted by Clarien Bank in partnership with the Bermuda Triathlon Association, is open to boys and girls aged 3 to 15. The Iron Kids race was Duffy’s first-ever triathlon as... Read more of this article
National Sprint Triathlon To Be Held On June 25
The Bermuda Triathlon Association today announced that the Liberty Mutual Bermuda National Sprint Triathlon Championships will be held in Hamilton on the morning of Sunday June 25th. A spokesperson said, “The event has Senior Individual and Team Sprint options as well as shorter distances for those new to the sport and younger athletes. A duathlon... Read more of this article
Smith On Training, Flora’s Coach, Move & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith believes his career is moving in the right direction since relocating to Boulder, Colorado, to team up with Flora Duffy’s coach Nate Wilson. Smith made a bold decision to leave his long-term training base at the University of Leeds at the start of the year, spending three months in Stellenbosch,... Read more of this article
New Triathlon Board & Executive Committee
The Bermuda Triathlon Association announced their new Board members and Executive Committee for 2023. A spokesperson said, “Steven Petty, a founding member of the Association in 1981, has been appointed President with Karen Smith, assuming the role of Vice President. The Association currently has 216 members. “Neil de ste Croix and Clive... Read more of this article
Hawley Earns Carey Olsen Athletics Scholarship
Carey Olsen Bermuda announced that triathlete Erica Hawley is the first recipient of the inaugural Carey Olsen Athletics Scholarship. A spokesperson said, “The firm will sponsor and support the Bermudian triathlete throughout 2023 as she endeavours to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. “Erica has competed professionally for five... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Provides Update On Injury
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she hopes to return to action for the Paris Test Event in August after revealing she is recovering from a long-term knee injury. The four-time world champion triathlete took to social media yesterday [May 15] to reveal she needed injections to help her battle through the end of last season after a scan... Read more of this article
Smith Wins Medal In Regional Championships
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith claimed a medal at the Central America and Caribbean Championships in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on Saturday [May 13]. Smith finished the sprint-distance race – 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and 5km run – in 50min 08sec. His splits were 8:42, 25:35 and 14:26. “I went all in to... Read more of this article
Hawley Finishes 45th In WTCS Yokohama
Sophie Coldwell won the World Triathlon Championship Series title in Yokohama, while Bermuda’s Erica Hawley clocked a time of 1:59:45 to finish 45th in the women’s elite field. The Bermudian triathlete finished in a time of 19:43 in the swim, before clocking a time of 1:02:00 on the bike, and recording a time of 36:24 on the run course. Related... Read more of this article
