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Bermuda Triathlon Team Win Eight Medals
The Bermuda triathlon team excelled at the 5th annual Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships in the Bahamas, winning a total of eight medals, five golds, two silvers and a bronze. A spokesperson said, “The male triathletes showed their dominance in the region with a clean sweep of gold medals in all the age groups. “Jamie Bedford,... Read more of this article
Registration Re-Opens For Iron Kids Triathlon
Registration is now re-open for the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon and Carnival which will be held on September 16 at Clearwater Beach. A spokesperson said, “The race is on for the 33rd Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon and Carnival! Previously postponed due to inclement weather, the event will now occur on Saturday, September 16 at Clearwater Beach... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win 5 Medals In Carifta Triathlon
The 5th annual CARIFTA Triathlon got underway in Nassau, Bahamas, with Bermuda’s athletes making a strong showing to win five medals on the first day. In the female 11-12 age group division, Sofia LeClerc finished 5th with a time of 24:06, Daisy Langley was 9th clocking 25:57, while Riana Robinson was 12th with a time of 27:24, Elena Bortoli crossed... Read more of this article
Bermuda Carifta Triathlon Team Announced
The Bermuda Triathlon Association today announced the names of the 29 athletes chosen to take part in the 5th annual Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championship scheduled to be held in Nassau, Bahamas this weekend. Male and female athletes will compete in 11-12, 13-15, 16-19 and 20-21 age groups with draft legal triathlon events being... Read more of this article
Appleby Sponsors Carifta Triathlon Squad
Appleby is a primary sponsor for the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s [BTA] Youth Development Squad for the 2023 Carifta Triathlon & Aquathlon Championship in Nassau, Bahamas. A spokesperson said, “As a cornerstone supporter, Appleby is committed to fostering the growth and empowerment of this group of young athletes, firmly aligning... Read more of this article
Results: BTA Super Sprint Series At Clearwater
The Bermuda Triathlon Association Super Sprint Series continued at Clearwater Beach in the east end. Jamie Bedford clocked a winning time of 22.47, Jake Smith was second in 23.49, and Ollie Hayward crossed the line third clocking 24.52. Swim 200m, Cycle 3 laps, Run 2k Jamie Bedford 22.47 Jake Smith 23.49 Ollie Hayward 24.52 Geoff Smith 25.18 Noah Maranzana... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell Meets With Triathlete Tyler Smith
Earlier this week, Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell welcomed Bermudian triathlete Tyler Smith to the Ministry offices. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall that last month, Mr. Smith, along with several other talented local athletes, received the Ministry’s Elite Athlete Sponsorship award. “And this... Read more of this article
Duffy Pulls Out Of Olympic Test Event In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy has pulled out of the World Triathlon Olympic Test Event in Paris, France, this week. The test event for the Olympic Games next summer will be held tomorrow and Friday. Duffy, the Olympic champion, is still recovering from a long-term knee injury but has been in Paris this week to view the course. “Not... Read more of this article
Petty To Officiate Triathlon Test Event In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Patty Petty will officiate at the World Triathlon Olympic Test Event in Paris, France, this week. The test event for the Olympic and Paralympic Games will run from August 17 to 20. The elite men’s and women’s races will be on Thursday and Friday; the para race on Saturday, and the mixed relay on Sunday. All four events... Read more of this article
Clearwater BTA Sprint Series Results
The Bermuda Triathlon Association hosted their Super Sprint Triathlon at Clearwater. Jake Smith cruised to victory with a time of 24:54, Ollie Hayward was second in 25:23, and Geoff Smith crossed the line third with a time of 25:50. BTA Super Sprint Race Results 24:54 Jake Smith 25:23 Ollie Hayward 25:50 Geoff Smith 26:11 Noah Maranzana 26:27 Gordon... Read more of this article
Two Teams Compete In Mixed Team Relay
Bermuda had two teams compete in the Mixed Team Relay Super Sprint Distance Triathlon at the Commonwealth Youth Games which is being held in Trinidad and Tobago. Jackson Langley and Fenella Wightman finished 9th with a time of 44:29, while Jamie Bedford and Daria Desmond finished 12th in 45:45. Related Stories Triathletes In Commonwealth Youth Games Triathletes... Read more of this article
Triathletes In Commonwealth Youth Games
The Individual Triathlon events took place at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. In the Women’s Individual Super Sprint Distance, Bermuda’s Fenella Wightman finished in 9th place clocking a time of 36:12, while Daria Desmond finished 16th in a time of 39:14. Jackson Langley finished in 7th place during the Men’s... Read more of this article
Hawley Finishes On Podium In Yeongdo
[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley achieved her first podium finish in a World Triathlon Cup race after finishing third in the elite women’s event at the Yeongdo World Cup in South Korea today [August 5]. Hawley, who won the elite women’s race at the Americas Triathlon Cup in Montreal last month, finished the sprint-distance race in 57:07.... Read more of this article
Tyler Smith Finishes 30th In Sunderland
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Smith finished 30th in the elite men’s race at the World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland at the weekend. The Bermudian completed the sprint-distance race in 55min 44sec, with splits of 8:59, 29:16 and 16:02. “Really enjoyed being back in the UK this weekend and the chance for a hit out at the highest tier... Read more of this article
Smith Wins Age Group In Ironman Lake Placid
Karen Smith competed in the Ironman Lake Placid event in New York, where she made a strong showing to win the female 55-59 age group division with a time of 11:29:29. Smith covered the swim in a time of 1:15:54, clocked a time of 6:04:44 on the bike course, and then recorded a time of 3:57:57 on the run course. Related Stories Triathletes Win Eight... Read more of this article
Nicole Mitchell Qualifies For 70.3 Worlds
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nicole Mitchell has achieved her mission of qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand, next year. The Bermudian executed a superb race to finish fourth in the 40-44 women’s age group at the Ironman 70.3 Ohio in 5hr 9min 0sec on Sunday [July 23]. Mitchell, whose splits were 40:26, 2:32:50 and... Read more of this article
