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Sunday Shopping Festival For World Triathlon
Bermuda’s retailers are planning a Sunday Shopping Festival the day after the MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda in April. The international sporting event attracts hundreds of amateur and professional athletes from the US, Canada, UK, Europe and Australia who travel with their support crew, families and fans. Bermudian World Champion Flora Duffy, who... Read more of this article
British Triathlete Tim Don To Coach Young People
Bermuda’s young people are invited to meet Britain’s 3 x Olympian, 4 x ITU World Champion and Ironman Tim Don, this weekend at the National Sports Centre. ‘ Mr Don will be a special guest at this year’s first World Triathlon Bermuda Kids Coaching Clinic, on Sunday, open to all children 7 years and older. A spokesperson said, “Tim Don is... Read more of this article
World Triathlon Series Issue Photographer RFP
Bermuda is preparing to host the International Triathlon Union [ITU] World Triathlon Series Bermuda for a second time. On Saturday April 27th, 2019 Hamilton will be the venue once again for the televised international sporting event, with the signature blue carpet finish line on Front Street. “The Local Organising Committee of World Triathlon... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host Triathlon Grand Final In 2021
[Updated] The Executive Board of the International Triathlon Union [ITU] met in Australia, and after reviewing the bids of the different cities, the ITU Executive Board decided to award the 2021 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final to Bermuda. The ITU’s announcement said, “The Executive Board of ITU has met during two days in the Gold Coast,... Read more of this article
Doping Violation: Mexican Triathlete Suspended
The International Triathlon Union [ITU] announced that a Mexican triathlete, David Mendoza Sanchez, is suspended from competition until November 2021 for committing a doping violation during the ITU World Triathlon Series Bermuda in April of this year. The story said, “The International Triathlon Union [ITU] announced today that Mr. David Mendoza... Read more of this article
Triathlon Economic Impact Report Released
The WTS Triathlon in Bermuda “generated an overall economic impact of $4.4 million, representing a 152 percent return on the $2.9 million investment by the Government,” according to a new economic impact report that has been released. “Flora Duffy’s dominant hometown victory at MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda was not only a celebratory... Read more of this article
ITU: 2019 Bermuda Triathlon To Be Held In April
The International Triathlon Union [ITU] announced the ITU World Triathlon Series calendar for the 2019 season, with the MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda at be held at the end of April. The announcement said, “The International Triathlon Union [ITU] is pleased to announce the ITU World Triathlon Series calendar for the 2019 season. With seven regular... Read more of this article
Videos: Highlights Of WTS Triathlons In Bermuda
Reigning world champion Flora Duffy came in as the favourite and delivered in emphatic fashion, as she raced to victory in the MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda held last Saturday, becoming the first woman in WTS history to win a race after being the leader in all three disciplines. The gold medal earned on home soil was her first WTS win of the season,... Read more of this article
Goal To ‘Leverage The Longer-Term Value’
The Bermuda Tourism Authority said they aim to “leverage the longer-term value through a healthy return on investment,” saying they view the island hosting the World Triathlon Series as “part of an investment that can bring returns for many years to come.” The event was held this past weekend with an elite men’s race attracting... Read more of this article
Column: The Inspiration Of Flora Duffy’s Victory
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Flora Duffy’s performance this past weekend was far more than a victory in a sporting event. As Minister Michael Weeks pointed out; “..those who attended on Saturday, experienced something special.” The Opposition Leader – Jean Atherden noted; “..it was an inspiration to all”. The response of the... Read more of this article
OBA Leader: Flora Is “An Inspiration To Us All”
Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden thanked everyone for for making the MS Amlin World Triathlon Series event successful saying that Flora Duffy’s “dedication and commitment is to be commended, and her performance at home proves that she is a force to be reckoned with in the triathlon world”. The Opposition Leader said, “The show... Read more of this article
Minister Weeks Congratulates Flora Duffy
“An incredibly proud day for Bermudians,” is how the Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks described triathlon champion Flora Duffy’s win yesterday in the Elite Women’s Race at the MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda. “I think anyone who was there on Saturday shared in something very special,” said Minister Weeks. “The atmosphere... Read more of this article
