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ITU 2020 World Triathlon Series Schedule

The ITU 2020 Season calendar has been released, one that will see the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with 7 World Triathlon Series to crown the World Champions at the Edmonton Grand Final and 15 World Cups. “I am absolutely thrilled with the new calendar, it’s a perfect mix between new additions to […]

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National Olympic Distance Championships

Corey Brunton and Ashley Couper are the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s AXA National Olympic Distance Male and Female Champions. Brunton covered the course in a time of 2:17:02, with Alex Kronenberg second in 2:20:41; finishing third was Matt Thompson, who crossed the line in a time of 2:20:54. Couper was fourth overall with a time of […]

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Video: Tyler Butterfield Wins Ironman Cozumel

[Updated with video] Tyler Butterfield took the winner’s spot on the podium on Sunday [Sept 29] after winning the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel with a time of 3:50:22. The event’s online coverage said, “Tyler Butterfield crushed the second half of the run to take the lead and the win at the 2019 Mazda IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel”. A […]

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Karen Smith Finishes 4th In Ironman Age Group

Bermuda’s Karen Smith competed in the 2019 Kona Ironman World Championships. Smith finished in a time of 10:42:54, which saw her finish 4th in the Women’s 50 – 54 Age Group. Following the race Smith, via social media, stated, “I am over the moon to finish 4th in my Division at the Ironman World Champs. […]

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Flora Duffy To Compete In Beijing Triathlon

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy will be competing in the 2019 Beijing International Triathlon, which is set to take place this weekend. The Beijing International Triathlon organisers said, “Flora Duffy will be joining the 2019 Beijing International Triathlon. “She is the 2016 and 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series World Champion, the 2015 and 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon […]

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Flora Duffy Wins Beijing International Triathlon

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has added yet another international win to her resume, racing to victory in the 2019 Beijing International Triathlon this weekend in China. Duffy clocked a time of 17:00 on the swim, then recorded a time of 1:03:51 on the bike course, before closing out with a run time of 38:45, recording an overall […]

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XTERRA: Flora Duffy Is A “Dominant Force”

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy is scheduled to compete in the XTERRA World Championship in Maui on October 27th, with the organisers noting that the “Bermudian legend is a dominant force to be reckoned with and the favourite on paper for sure.” The report on the official site of XTERRA said, “In the women’s elite race four-time winner […]

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Duffy Wins 5th XTERRA World Championship

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy raced to victory in the XTERRA World Championship in Maui, becoming the first elite athlete to win five XTERRA World Championships. An XTERRAPlanet.com story said, “Bradley Weiss from South Africa and Flora Duffy from Bermuda captured the 24th XTERRA World Championship off-road triathlon elite titles on a beautiful day at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui’s […]

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Alan Potts & Maddie Durkin Win AON Triathlon

Alan Potts and Maddie Durkin are the 2019 AON Triathlon Male and Female Champions. Potts covered the distance in a time of 1:06:09, while Byron Rencken was second in 1:06:38 and Matt Thompson crossed the line third with a time of 1:07:17. Durkin was 6th overall she was clocked at 1:08:27, finishing 8th overall was […]

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Flora Duffy Meets Fans & Signs Autographs

Clarien Bank hosted a card signing and photo session with world triathlon champion Flora Duffy on Saturday [Nov 16] at the BTA Visitor Service Centre on Front Street. Attendees received a signature Flora Duffy signing card, developed exclusively for this session, which included a brief message from the world champion. The 5-time Xterra World Champion […]

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Tyler Butterfield Wins Ironman Cozumel

Tyler Butterfield won the Ironman Cozumel in extremely impressive fashion. The Bermudian triathlete was clocked across the line in a time of 7:44:01, some three minutes and eleven seconds ahead of the second place finisher Michael Weiss. Butterfield recorded a time of 42.11 on the swim, he then clocked 4:19.11 on the run, before clocking […]

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Triathlon: Hawley Finishes 7th In American Cup

Bermuda’s Erica Hawley finished 7th competing in the Elite Women’s field at the 2019 Santiago CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup and Iberoamerican Championships in Chile. Hawley was clocked across the line in a time of 1:04.25, Amy Sloan from the United States clocked a winning time of 59:44, with Beatriz Neres from Brazil finishing second […]

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Four Days Of Activities For 2020 World Triathlon

Bermuda will host the MS Amlin World Triathlon Series for the third year this coming April, with four days of activities to take place. The event website said, “In 2020 Bermuda hosts the MS Amlin World Triathlon Series for the third year and Olympians will race the challenging course just months ahead of their Olympic […]

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Flora Duffy Wins Ironman 70.3 South Africa

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy raced to victory in the Ironman 70.3 South Africa this weekend, recording a dominating victory that saw her finish some two minutes ahead of the second place finisher. “No surprise to see Flora Duffy in a league of her own in the swim, she’s typically seen at the front of every race […]

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Flora Duffy Qualifies For World Championships

After being crowned the champion in the recently concluded Ironman 70.3 South Africa, Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has officially qualified for a slot in the World Championships in November, a notable achievement as she has already claimed multiple world titles with other triathlon entities including Xterra and the ITU. Duffy’s most recent accomplishment retired her stature […]

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WTS Abu Dhabi Postponed Due To Coronavirus

The 2020 ITU World Triathlon event in Abu Dhabi — which was scheduled to take place this week — has been postponed “as a precautionary measure to reduce the spread of coronavirus,” and local organisers and the ITU have confirmed that plans continue as scheduled for the World Triathlon Series in Bermuda in April. There are […]

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MS Amlin Named Title Sponsor Of WTS Bermuda

MS Amlin has been named the title sponsor for Bermuda’s World Triathlon Series [WTS] for the third consecutive year. A spokesperson said, “MS Amlin is proud to be announced as the title sponsor for Bermuda’s World Triathlon Series [WTS] for the third consecutive year. “The April 18, 2020 international triathlon is growing and expanding its community reach […]

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Carey Olsen To Sponsor WTS Bermuda Triathlon

Carey Olsen Bermuda is an Official Partner of the International Triathlon Union’s [ITU] World Triathlon Series in Bermuda. The World Triathlon Bermuda takes place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April, and will now be the first installment of the 2020 World Triathlon Series following last week’s decision by the International Triathlon Union and the […]

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Duffy Ready For Training Following Surgery

Following surgery last week to treat a fracture in her hand sustained while swimming, Flora Duffy is now recovering and has resumed training, although she isn’t permitted to take to the waters again for another week. The Bermudian triathlete tweeted the photo below, saying, “One week after surgery, my cast is off! Back to some […]

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Covid-19: World Triathlon Bermuda Postponed

[Updated] The International Triathlon Union has decided to suspend all activities until the 30th April, which includes the event which was set to be held in Bermuda next month. A spokesperson said, “In the light of the rapid spread worldwide of COVID-19, the Executive Board of the International Triathlon Union has decided to suspend all […]

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Flora Duffy On Postponement Of Olympics

Bermudian triathlete Flora Duffy says that “it is a tough pill to swallow” hearing the Olympic Games will be postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but said “given the current situation in the world, it is the right call” and urged everyone to  ”stay inside and do your part to stop the spread.” In an […]

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Flora Duffy Appears On Triathlete Hour Podcast

Bermudian triathlete Flora Duffy recently appeared on Triathlete Magazine’s Triathlete Hour podcast, discussing her training, the now postponed Olympics and more. The podcast episode’s description on Soundcloud says, “Flora Duffy joins us from South Africa, where she’s in lockdown and stuck in the house. “The Xterra and ITU World champ talked to us about what […]

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Bermuda Warrior Challenge Martial Arts Held

The 1st Bermuda Warrior Challenge took place at The Academy of Martial Arts this weekend [June 22], with martial arts skills on display from age groups ranging from 7 to 13 years of age. Participants were judged on punching strength, time around the challenge course, faults and self-defense techniques demonstrated. The event saw a number […]

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Photo Set #2: Epic Entertainment Fight Night

Epic Entertainment hosted a night filled with kickboxing and boxing on Saturday night [June 29] at the Victualling Yard in the Royal Naval Dockyard. Controversy Gym showcased a youth boxing exhibition under the guidance of coach Leo Richardson, to get the night started. Youth boxer Otero Smith from Controversy Gym was defeated by Szaine Williams […]

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‘Live Muay Thai’ Event Set For Tomorrow

‘Live Muay Thai’ – billed as Bermuda’s first full Muay Thai rules promotion – will be held tomorrow [July 6] at 3.00pm at the Berkeley Institute gymnasium. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, July 6th Bermuda will finally see the emergence of a martial art that’s been slowly simmering beneath the surface for over a decade – Muay […]

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Sanshou Fighters To Compete In California

Five Bermuda members of the Bermuda Sanshou Association will compete in the 3rd Pan American Kung Fu Championships in San Jose, California from July 12th – 14th. Bermuda Team Garon Wilkinson – Northern Open Hand Form, Flexible Weapon, 2-man Fighting Set Kaelin Cox – Southern Open Hand Form, Long Weapon, 2-man Fighting Set Talia Iris […]

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Bermuda Win Medals In Kung Fu Championships

Members of the Bermuda Sanshou Association competed in the Pan American Kung Fu Championships in San Jose, California, with the team earning five medals. Garon Wilkinson picked up the Silver Medal competing in the Northern Open Hand Form 40-59 Age Group Division with 8.68 points. and Wilkinson also won the Gold Medal in the Flexible […]

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Iris Wins Medals At Kung Fu Championships

The third Pan American Kung Fu Championships in San Jose, California recently came to an end for members of the Bermuda Sanshou Association. At the conclusion of the competition, Bermuda picked up two gold medals and five silver medals. Adding to the opening day gold medal count was Talia Iris, who won the Women’s Taiji […]

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Aries Fighting Championships This Saturday

Aries Sports Center, in partnership with the Bermuda Wanshou Association, will hold the first annual Aries Fighting Championships on Saturday, July 20. A spokesperson said, “The event will consist of an day time family fun day, followed by a fight night of edge of the seat entertainment featuring Bermuda’s best youth and adult Chinese kickboxing […]

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Andrea McKey 1st In Traditional Kata In Maryland

Andrea McKey recently competed in the US Capitol Classic and China Open placing 1st in traditional kata, 2nd in traditional weapons and 3rd in creative weapons. Ms. McKey said, “I, along with my grandson Massanda Vaughans, travelled to National Harbor, Maryland for the US Capitol Classic and China Open this past weekend. He came 5th […]

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Edmond Johnson Offers Training In St Vincent

Bermudian fifth degree black belt Master Edmund Johnson recently engaged in training sessions with members of the Dolphin Taekwondo club in St. Vincent. A story at Searchlight.vc said, “Six Vincentians have moved up in rank and are now all holders of varying degrees of black belts in Taekwondo. “For the past week, members of the […]

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Lepercq Memorial Martial Arts Tournament Held

Eight competitors turned up to celebrate the 19th edition of the Lepercq Memorial karate tournament at the Hamilton Princess Hotel this weekend. The one active match up between Suzanne Ericsson and Andrea McKey gave a close 2/1 win to Ms. Ericsson. Entrants who gained performance medals in forms were Andrea Mckey for weapons, Charles Ndaiye […]

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Bermuda Karate Organization Updates Ratings

Following the Lepercq Memorial BKO has updated its ratings of local competitors, with the following accumulating more than 12 points: Junior boys: Kentaro Bean 22 Dakhari Bailey 16 Davonte Richardson 16 Junior girls: Callahj Simons 24 Ja’eiyah Johnston 22 Fancie Bowens-Tucker 21 Milahn Powell 16 Senior men: Kent Bean 28 Charles Ndaiye 19 Senior women: […]

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Fight City Represents Bermuda In Tournament

On Saturday October 12th Fight City Bermuda represented the Bermuda Amateur Muay Thai Association in the 4th Annual Revgear Tournament of Champions held in Des Moines, Iowa. Back Row Left to Right – Frank Wells [TMIT, NJ], Keron Lee [FCMT], Malcolm Hill [TMIT, NJ], Nikki Stoudt [FCMT], Jay Astwood [FCMT], Nathan Amaral [FCMT], Ashley Aitkin […]

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Dragon Warrior Obstacle Challenge On Oct 27

Little Tigers Martial Arts is getting set to host the Dragon Warrior Obstacle Challenge [DWOC] on Sunday, October 27 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm in the Warwick Academy gym. A spokesperson said, “All 5 to 12-year-olds are invited to master the Dragon Warrior Obstacle Challenge on Sunday, October 27 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm in Warwick Academy’s […]

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Results: Skippy Kick Martial Arts Tournament

A Skippy Kick martial arts tournament was held yesterday [Nov 3], with winners emerging in a number of categories. A spokesperson said, “Competitors at the Skippy Kick martial arts tournament were concentrated in the junior forms divisions, which were quite competitive. There was one triple crown winner, Will Spriggs, who placed first in forms, weapons […]

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Latest Bermuda Karate Organization Rankings

Following the 32nd Skippy Kick on November 3, the top rated competitors for BKO events in 2019 have been finalized, and are listed below in a descending order. Junior boys Kentaro Bean Davonte Richardson Lucas Frias Dakhari Bailey Will Spriggs Junior girls Callahj Simons Fancie Bowens-Tucker Ja’eiyah Johnston Seri Fisher Milahn Powell Men Kent Bean […]

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Martial Artists Win Medals In Virginia

Martial artists from Bermuda won multiple medals at John Chung’s World Cup of Martial Arts event in Virginia. on January 18 and January 19. A spokesperson said, “Mr Chung was celebrating 50 years of his martial arts career and team leader Andrea McKey presented him with a plaque from the Bermuda Karate Organization acknowledging this […]

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Andrea Cahill Wins Medals In NYC Tournament

Legitsu Academy student Andrea Cahill won five of six matches this past weekend at a tournament in Manhattan, winning a gold medal in submission wrestling and a silver medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A spokesperson said, “Andrea Cahill, a chartered accountant with a busy career and a student at Legitsu Academy, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym located […]

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Legitsu To Host “Embrace Protect & Connect”

Legitsu Academy is getting set to host “Embrace Protect & Connect” on Saturday, February 15th from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. The event poster says, “Bring anyone you love and share the gift of movement through self defence, acro yoga and Thai massage. “Saturday, February 15th from 4.30pm to 6.00pm at Legitsu Academy, [Old Berkeley School/ Cultural […]

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Legitsu Academy To Host Camp In February

Legitsu Academy is getting set to host a Brazilian jiu-jitsu camp for children aged three to twelve from February 10 to February 14. The camp will take place at the old Berkeley School at 23 Berkeley Road in Pembroke. Admission costs $200 and can be purchased by calling 441-703-44 or emailing legitsuacademy@yahoo.com. Related Stories Legitsu […]

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Results: 2020 Sensei Roots’ Invitational Shiai

The 25th anniversary edition of Sensei Roots’ Invitational Shiai was held this weekend at Pembroke Sunday School, with competitors taking part in forms, weapons forms, and point sparring. A spokesperson said, “The 25th anniversary edition of Sensei Roots’ Invitational Shiai held at Pembroke Sunday school attracted over 50 competitors in a variety of age and […]

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Commercial & Mixed Majors Bowling Results

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Sweet Life defeat the Spinners 4 – 0, B.T.C. defeated the Pin Pushers 3 – 1, while the Secret Weapons defeated Spare Me 3 – 1. Spare Change defeated the Braves 3 – 1, while the matches between the Sunset and Who Gives A Split […]

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Second Spring Senior Bowling League Results

Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Last Minutes fall 4 – 0 to the New Comers, while the Blue Angels went down 4 – 0 to Just Kickin. The Drifters defeated the Islanders 4 – 0 and in a top of the table clash the Last Pin defeated the […]

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Somersby Men’s Classic Bowling League Results

Somersby Men’s Classic Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the New Mix Ups fall 27 – 3 to Team Electric, while Team Unsponsored defeated the TBI Highspeeders 20 – 10, Goslings Black Seal defeated Team Reliv 24 – 6, with Phones Plus falling 23 – 7 to Team Metro and the match between […]

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Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling Results

Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action saw the Nifty Rollers defeated the Under Dawgs 20 – 10, the Odd Balls edged the Bermuda Pest Control 15.5 – 14.5, while the league leaders Cubs defeated The Invaders 27 – 3. The Spicenix defeated the Pinjammers 18.5 – 11.5 and the New Hope defeated Quickie Lickie Laundry 20 […]

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Commercial Bowling League Results

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Sweet Life defeat B.T.C. 3 – 1, the Braves defeated the Super Stars 3 – 1, while the Sunset defeated the Spinners 3 – 1. The Secret Weapons defeated Cool Runnings 3 – 1, while the Pin Pushers defeated Who Gives A Split 3 – […]

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Mixed Majors & Second Spring Senior Results

Mixed Majors Bowling League action saw the MiniMax Forwarders defeat the Spare Change 12 – 8, the Movers “N” Shakers went down 16 – 4 to the Untouchables, while the Activators defeated the Troublemakers 14 – 6, the Mix Ups defeated the Warriors 14 ½ – 5 ½ and the Unpredictable defeated the Fight Back […]

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Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling Results

Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Odd Balls defeat New Hope 19 – 11, the Under Dawgs defeated The Invaders 27 – 3, while the Bermuda Pest Control defeated the Pinjammers 17 – 13, while the Nifty Rollers defeated Quickie Lickie Laundry 19.5 – 10.5 and the Cubs defeated the […]

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Commercial Bowling League Results

In Commercial Bowling League action, the Super Stars defeated Sweet Life 4 – 0, Cool Runnings defeated the Pin Pushers 4 – 0, while the Spinners defeated the Spare Change 3 – 1, with Spare Me defeating Who Gives A Split 3 – 1. Secret Weapons defeated the Sunset 3 – 1 and the Braves […]

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