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Olympics: Tyrone Smith Finishes In 16th Place
[Written by Don Burgess] It was heartbreak for Olympic medal hopeful Tyrone Smith in the long jump. Sky Bet had Smith as a 16 to 1 favorite to win a gold medal in Rio. Smith’s first leap was 7.78 meters and managed to marginally improve upon it with his second at a distance of 7.81. He finished the men’s long jump competition in 16th place after... Read more of this article
Olympics: Tyrone Smith To Carry Bermuda Flag
The Bermuda Olympic Association announced that Tyrone Smith will be the flag bearer for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies this evening, saying that the three-time Olympian has “earned the right to carry the flag and proudly lead our team.” Smith is part of an 8-strong Bermuda team which also includes triathlete Flora Duffy, sailor... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Finishes Second In Amsterdam
Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith competed in Amsterdam at the Flame Games, placing second with a top leap of 7.87m. In the first round Smith recorded a 7.87m attempt, then aa leap of 7.55 on his second attempt, he passed on his third attempt, recorded a foul on his fourth before leaping 7.56m on the fifth attempt, and on his final Smith leaped 7.42m. Amsterdam... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Advances To Finals In China
With a leap of 8.03m, Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith has advanced to the finals of the 2015 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. Smith — a two-time Olympian who has already qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics — leaped 7.72m on his first attempt, 8.01m on his second attempt and then 8.03m on his third attempt to advance to... Read more of this article
Pan Ams: Smith Advances To Long Jump Final
Tyrone Smith advanced to the men’s Long Jump Finals of the Pan American Games in Toronto with a top leap of 7.72m on his second attempt in Group A. Smith recorded a foul on his first attempt before leaping the 7.72m, and he decided not to take the third jump knowing he had already sealed a place in the Final. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Marquise... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Wins Long Jump In Lignano, Italy
Yesterday [July 7] Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith competed in the 2015 International di Atletica Leggera Sport Solidarieta Track and Field Meet in Lignano, Italy. Smith won the Men’s Long Jump with a leap of 7.78, Emanuele Catania from Italy was second while Roni Ollikainen from Finland rounded out the top three. Last month Smith won the IAAF World... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith Ranked 14th In World
Following his impressive showing in Morocco earlier this month, Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith is now ranked 14th in the world by the International Association of Athletics Federations [IAAF]. The follows after Smith won the IAAF World Challenge Mohammed VI d’Athletisme de Rabat in Morocco with a massive leap of 8.20, which served to qualify him for the... Read more of this article
Smith Wins In Morocco, Qualifies For Olympics
Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith recently took to the track to compete in the IAAF World Challenge Mohammed VI d’Athletisme de Rabat in Morocco, winning the Men’s Long Jump with a leap of 8.20, and qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games. Smith recorded back to back fouls on his first two attempts, before leaping 7.96 on his third attempt. A foul... Read more of this article
Bermuda Olympians Earn IOC Scholarships
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] announced that all of Bermuda’s London 2012 Olympians who were successful in gaining interim scholarships between the current Olympic Games period have been confirmed upon the BOA’s application for the official full IOC Olympic Scholarships for “Rio 2016”. It was in January 2014 that the same athletes were... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Finishes 6th In Rovereto, Italy
Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith competed in the 50th Palio Citta della Quercia in Rovereto, Italy, finishing 6th overall. Smith finished with a top leap of 7.75m, with Mauro Da Silva from Brazil winning with a top leap of 8.08m, Christopher Tomlinson from Great Britain was second with a leap of 7.95m and Salim Sdiri from France finished third leaping 7.87m. The... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Wins Long Jump in Estonia
Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith competed in the Saaremaa Gala athletics competition in Estonia, leaping to victory in the long jump. Competing in the city of Kuressaare, the two time Olympian competed under harsh conditions, recording a top leap of 7.59pm as lightning and thunder were heard over the stadium. Related Stories Tyrone Smith Wins Bronze In... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Wins Long Jump In Germany
Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith has recorded his first international win of this season, leaping to victory in the men’s long jump at the 44th International Leichtathletik Track and Field Meet in Rhede, Germany. Smith recorded a top leap of 7.84m, with Mathias Broothaerts from Belgium finishing second leaping 7.83m and German Alyn Camara finished third... Read more of this article
