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Olympic long jumper Arantxa King has hung up her spikes at the age of 27.
“I retired after a series of injuries I could not overcome and the general sentiments of wanting to move on from sport,” King said.
The daughter of Branwen Smith-King — who com...
DATE: Jan 20, 2017
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Track & Field
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
The Bermuda Netball Association’s bid to have the island’s team compete at next year’s Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia has received a welcome boost.
The association has received a $30,000 grant from the Bermuda Olympic Association v...
DATE: Jan 19, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Jah-Nhai Perinchief continued his fine start to the indoor athletics season after producing two podium displays at the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa at the weekend.
The Iowa Central Community College athlete won the men’s triple jump...
DATE: Jan 17, 2017
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Track & Field
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Cherokee’s Ironman cleared the second hurdle in a quest for a clean sweep of major honours this season.
Just weeks after retaining his Boxing Day Stakes title, Arnold Manders’s gelding won the Best Three Series Aged division at the Bermuda Equestrian...
DATE: Jan 17, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Donovan Thompson demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the island’s top strikers after bagging a hat-trick to inspire First Division St George’s Colts to an emphatic 6-2 upset over top-flight opponents Boulevard at Police Field yesterday.
Thompso...
DATE: Jan 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Football
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Pierre Smith’s second-half winner sent Premier Division side North Village through to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over First Division Wolves at Bernard Park.
The Village forward curled in Keishen Bean’s pass to give the home side the lead.
John...
DATE: Jan 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Football
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Race debutant Bryan Morseman romped to an emphatic victory in yesterday’s Bermuda Marathon Weekend marathon.
The American led from wire to wire before hitting the tape in 2hrs 29min 11secs — more than 17 minutes ahead of second placed runner and comp...
DATE: Jan 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Running-Triathlon
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Zeiko Lewis was chosen by the New York Red Bulls with the 17th overall pick in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft.
The Boston College graduate was selected as the second Bermudian to join the MLS franchise behind Khano Smith, who made eight appearanc...
DATE: Jan 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Football
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Camiko Smith failed to qualify for this year’s Latin American Tour at the first attempt in Sebring, Florida yesterday.
The Bermuda professional golfer was left with a lot to do heading into the final round to keep his qualifying hopes alive and was u...
DATE: Jan 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Golf
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Third time proved to be a charm for Diriba Degefa Yigezu who came from behind to capture a maiden KPMG Bermuda Front Street Mile Elite Men’s title last night.
Twice before the Ethiopian runner had come up short in his glory bid.
But in perfect condit...
DATE: Jan 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Track & Field
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson