Barr’s Bay Park is a waterfront park overlooking Hamilton Harbour and was named after John Barr, a merchant of St. George’s, whose family name dates to 1727. In February 2010, an abstract sculpture called ‘We Arrive’ by Bermudian artist Chesley Trott was unveiled by the Corporation of Hamilton to the commemorate the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the ship Enterprise carrying seventy-eight slaves. The ship was blown off course during a storm, forcing the captain into Bermuda’s Hamilton Harbour.
The enslaved men, women and children were freed and allowed to stay in Bermuda.
A choice of freedom was given to the slaves and their fate was sealed, as in the previous year (1834), slavery had been abolished throughout the British Empire.
The slaves were released in what is now Barr’s Bay Park.
Today, Barr’s Bay Park is the home of the International Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge and in 2024, two African runners, Dennis Mbelenzi finished first and Moses Mufandaedza was third stood on the podium in front of the statue.
The Bermuda Sports Journal A product of Ras Mykkal Innovations
The Bermuda Sports Journal was established in part because many of the sporting organizations have not kept records of the achievements of their athletes whether it be in photographs, documented history, or statistics. As people grow older, memories fade and is forgotten, therefore, unrecorded information frequently become fables. The goal of the Bermuda Sports Journal is to interview people and document their stories to ensure preservation of all their stories. We aim to be as accurate as possible, whilst relying on people’s honesty and their re-collection of events, including correct dates and times, therefore, some information may be inaccurate.
Ludwig Cann, was a colourful character on Bermuda’s road running circuit. He was instantly recognisable in his knee-high socks and brightly coloured T-shirts complete with teasels. In the 2003 Bermuda Marathon, he ran in the rain under an umbrella.
In the 2007, at 70 plus years old he ran in the Bermuda International Half-Marathon and finished with a time of 4:14:02. Every road running race that he entered, no matter what the distance, Ludwig would complete the race.
At the age of eighty-two, Ludwig passed away on June 10th, 2020, and the Swan’s Running Club honour his memory and legacy as part of their Legends Series with the Ludwig Cann 10K held at Astwood Park each year.
Coverage of the event is in this issue of the Bermuda Sports Journal, page 18.
Honesty is the best policy but....
Honesty is the best policy is a positive quote that is probably as old as human existence, but in today’s world there is a mental ‘shift’ which minimises this type of thinking and behaviour.
It is not far-fetched to realize that sports reflect a country’s social structure to a significant degree. Almost every weekend my schedule is primarily taken up with completing photography assignments for several sporting events and the discipline or lack thereof from the athletes (primarily the senior ones), can be quickly observed. The on-field behaviour is no different from the off-field.
If they are rude on the field, they are also equally rude off the field. The lack of discipline is pretty much the same. Some sports are better organized and seamlessly execute their activities and events better than others. Some athletes accept the officials’ decisions better than others, however, across the board. There is a mindset to win at any cost, even if it means cheating or looking for some type of unfair advantage.
Even if you are not an athlete or involved in some way in sports, the honesty is the best policy is considered ‘old and outdated’ On the football pitch it is common to ‘fake’ a foul to receive an unfair referee decision to win, this is considered the norm. Everyone does it, but everyone is upset when it is played out on them.
Recently, as a photographer I was drawn into this bad behaviour because of a sequence of pictures I captured at a cricket match. A player went for the big six, but was short, the fielder was under the ball, caught it but it popped out of his hands. A second attempt was also missed as the player and ball fell to the ground. As he rolled to his blind side, he picked up the ball and raised his hands to celebrate a catch. The two umpires decided that the ball was dropped, and the batsmen was not out. After the game the fielder approached the officials and complained that they have made the wrong decision, “I caught the ball”, but Ras Mykkal’s pictures say differently.
As I discussed the ‘fall-out’ with a few advisors, I was introduced to the worst quote I have ever heard, it states ‘Honesty is the Best Policy, but dishonesty is the essence of prosperity’
This is the ‘new’ way that businesses and society operate, it is the way of the so-called’ modern world’
With all that said, there is an absolute breakdown in how societies work in this ‘modern’ world, and this is not good and should never be accepted. This mindset and behaviour for selfish reasons will continue to plunge every aspect of life into chaos. There is no doubt that we need to re-introduce and re-enforce the original mindset and the truth is Honesty will always be the Best Policy.
Exercise is a fabulous tool
Exercise is a fabulous tool for maintaining our physical and mental health. However, even if you are dedicated, we still need to take a break from time to time. I recently took my daughter away to university. This was my first time in Jackson, Mississippi, which is a small town of nothing besides education, which made it impractical.
Instead of stressing about finding a gym, I decided to focus on adjusting my diet. I swapped my beloved southern fried chicken for a lighter and healthier option such as chicken and kale salads. It was a refreshing change that reminded me that overall health is more than just exercising.
Here are a few reasons why taking a break from your exercise routine might be necessary:
1, Prevent injuries
Overtraining can lead to injuries, which can set you back significantly. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort during your exercise, definitely speak to your coach. If pain persists, seek help from your doctor and take a much-needed break. Rest allows your muscles and joints to recover and heal.
2, Mental health
Exercise is great for mental health, but it can also be a source of stress if you are feeling pressured to push at a certain high level. Taking a break can help you reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve your overall mood.
3, Lifestyle changes
Life events such as knee surgery, construction or moving, starting a new job, or becoming a new parent can significantly impact your exercise routine. During challenging times, it is important to be flexible and adjust your expectations.
4, Motivation and variety
Sometimes, taking a pause can help you rediscover your reasons for exercise. When you return to your routine, you may feel more motivated and energised than ever.
5, Recovery and nutrition
A balanced diet plays a crucial role in your overall health and fitness. If you are not fuelling your body with the right foods, your workouts may suffer. Taking a break from exercise can give you an opportunity to focus on improving your meal planning.
Remember, taking a break from exercise does not mean giving up on your fitness goals. It is simply a chance to rest, recover, and come back stronger.
By prioritising your overall health, you will be better equipped to maintain a sustainable and enjoyable exercise routine.
In my case, switching to a healthier diet while I was away from home among the delicious Southern goodies, turned out to be a positive experience.
It reminded me that overall health is a holistic approach that includes both exercise and nutrition.
By finding a balance between the two, meaning one piece of fried chicken instead of two, I was able to maintain my goals and come back home refreshed and ready to resume my regular workout routine.
The “Why,” The Drive and the Inner “I”
Knowing where you are going and what you want to achieve is key to success as you have seen in previous articles. However, what is also critical to success is developing and understanding why an athlete’s goals are important and defining the intrinsic motivating factors which are the fuel for longevity in sport.
Outlined below are five possible drivers or sources of “why” that can be true for athletes. An athlete may identify with one or some of these.
For the Love of Sport
For some athletes, it is the love of the game that is a key driver for participation and achieving excellence. It may be the challenge of mastering strategy or navigating the rules of a team sport such as field hockey, basketball, or soccer.
Setting and Achieving Goals
Setting both big and interim goals can be the foundation of motivation for many athletes. It is the challenge of achieving what may seem like the impossible and the joy that follows when success comes. Goal setting can also provide the framework for striving for and assessing progress during what may oftentimes feel like a trudge or never-ending journey.
Discipline and Structure
The rigor and structure of training and competition can be just the sense of purpose an athlete needs. While counter-intuitive, student-athletes often perform better academically in both high school and college when participating in athletics. It requires organization, forward-planning and discipline that are not only good motivators for athletics but also valuable life skills.
Overcoming Adversity
Although on its face, adversity may seem like a deterrent, for some athletes, self-confidence can develop from persevering through setbacks and adversity. When looking back, athletes celebrate navigating tough times and it makes celebrating the highs more meaningful.
Mental Toughness
Developing mental toughness and the selfgrowth that happens by adopting self-talk, visualization, meditation, and other techniques that are key to exceptional athletic performance can be a real and tangible benefit.
Developing Your
Why and Inner I
At the end of the day, even with the best team of coaches, parents, partners and advisors, the drive comes down to the athlete having a clear sense of purpose and strong belief in themself which we refer to as the “inner I.”
There are several practical strategies and approaches that can help athletes develop this strong sense of purpose as well as key indicators that an athlete is losing their sense of self. Here are a few to consider:
Ask Yourself:
• What are you trying to achieve?
• Who is important to you/me and are there friendships and relationships that are a reason for me participating and competing?
• When and why have I felt most excited about my sport?
You can:
1. Engage in self-reflection and share those reflections with your trusted team of parents, partners, coaches, or sports psychologists.
2. Identify new challenges, sports, or activities that you are curious about. This enables you to develop confidence about your choices and align your goals with what you are genuinely interested in.
3. Set interim goals and adopt a growth mindset rather than fixating on one ultimate “big” goal. This can assist with developing a sense of achievement and reducing the level of anxiety that can result in solely having longer term goals.
4. Identify and balance your intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors. Be sure to include things like competence or skill as well as achievements and relationships.
Signs that An Athlete is Struggling
Here are a few signs that your athlete may be struggling with their sense of purpose and motivation. We will address motivation and strategies to ensure athletes stay engaged and motivated in our next article.
• Persistent fatigue
• Mood swings
• Decreased performance.
• Lack of engagement
In closing, athletes, parents, and coaches can augment the athlete’s journey by consciously developing their “why,” clarifying the goals and rationale and paying attention to signs of diminishing engagement and motivation. There are so many benefits for athletes participating in sport overall. Let us develop healthy habits, quality reflection and adhere to the warning signs to ensure our collective success.
Brandon Adkins Breaks Age & Open National Swim Records.
Brandon Adkins represented Baylor at the 2024 NAC Summer Sizzler, broke his previous men’s 200m long course freestyle personal best record of 1:55:93 in the preliminaries setting a new Bermuda 17-18 men’s age group and open national record with a time of 1:54:21. In doing so, he broke Jesse Washington’s time of 1:54.22 set back on June 29th, 2018, during the XXXI CCCAN swimming championships.
In the final Adkin was just off the record mark touching the wall in a time of 1:54:23, to claim the silver medal.
Sanchez Smith & Naomi MacGuinness
Sanchez Smith and Naomi MacGuinness are the male and female winners of the 25th Heritage Day Junior Classic. The new course was described as more difficult than last year’s route, but both Smith and MacGuinness produced faster times than in 2023, with Naomi setting a record time for the distance.
Sanchez Smith aged thirteen completed the course in 11min 4sec, more than a minute faster than last year’s time of 12:18 and won the overall. Joseph Cechini finished runner-up at 11:37 with Tobiah Goodchild third in was 11:43.
11-year-old Naomi MacGuinness was forth overall in 11:44 and the new record holder for the girls at the third attempt topping the record of 12:14 set by Kyrah Scraders in 2009.
Sanchez Smith
Naomi MacGuinness
Russell Richardson (1946-2024)
Russell Richardson, a long-serving sports administrator, has served in various positions in cricket and football for more than five decades. His love for cricket included St David’s County Cricket Club secretary and president, Eastern Counties Cricket Association treasurer, an umpire and assistant secretary at the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association, representing match officials on the Bermuda Cricket Board. He also served as tour manager for national cricket teams on a number of occasions with his last significant role being 2023 International Cricket Council Under-19 Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier held in Canada. His voluntary work and in 2014, the ICC Americas voted him Volunteer of the Year. Two years later, he received the same recognition from the BCB. In 2020, the Bermuda Government honoured Richardson with a Special Achievement Award and when he stepped down from his voluntary role with the BCB, the cricket board honoured him with a Long Service Award.
His involvement in football resulted in him occupying the position of club representative at the Bermuda Football Association and coach and manager in the Eastern Soccer League.
Brian Russell Richardson, loving husband to Jean Richardson passed away on May 31st, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven.
Flora Duffy returns to competition.
Bermuda’s Olympic Triathlon gold medallist, Dame Flora Duffy has returned to competition after being out of action for 18 months due to injured. The Olympic champion has struggled with a patella tendon issue that just would not go away.
Her first race back from injury was the World Championship Triathlon Series event in Yokohama, Japan. Top honours went to Frenchwoman Leonie Periault, who blitzed the field on the run to cross the line well clear in 1:52:28 for her first win at this level. Second was Taylor Knibb, of the United States, in 1:53:04 and Emma Lombardi, of France, third in 1:53:08. Flora finished the 1.5-kilometre swim, 40km bike and 10km run in seventh place in 1hr 53min 38sec.
Flora’s preparation for the 2024 Olympics have been beset by one setback after the other.
Round three of the Swans Running Club Legends Series saw a handful of competitive walkers and 155 runners set out from the Astwood Park 10K course in memory of Ludwig Cann. Sean Trott won the Lugwig Cann race in 34:56.
Non-Competitive
Gayle Lindsay – was 6th overall and first female in 38:29.
The race starts at Astwood Park.
Walker - Sah-Shay Johnstone. Ronae Burgess ran for 18th place in 42:06
Adam Prunty was second place overall.
Svetlana Leksina finished in 91st place.
Simba Chigwande enjoys his run in the rain.
Teresa Ruiz was 25th and third female across the line.
10K non-competitive walker Jenene Douglas. Shawn Simons was 14th across the finish.
THE LUDWIG CANN 10K ROAD RACE
70 Finishers - Results
MICRAE SMITH
St. George’s paid tributes to Freddy Hall and midfielder Osagi Bascome, who passed away less than a year apart of each other in 2021 and 2022, with a 4-0 drubbing of last years champions North Village in the FA Cup final at Flora Duffy Stadium.
St George’s appearance in the FA Cup final is not only their first, but also marks the first time that they have won it in the club’s history. The first and only time a team from the east end has won the FA Cup, was Wellington Rovers in 1957-58 season before they disband.
St. George’s Colts superhero, Jonté Smith missed a penalty but scores a hat-trick as St George’s win FA Cup for their first time.
North Village’s Tah-mi Williams had his hands full trying to contain Blaiz Hall.
North Village Goalkeeper Detre Bell gets a hand on the ball
Jonté Smith places the ball on the penalty spot.
North Village Goalkeeper Detre Bell saved Jonté Smith penalty.
Manoj Paynter frustrates Village’s Jalen Harvey.
Daion Swan-DeSilva (Village) was marked out of the game by Kashe Hall and St. Goerge’s tight defence.
St. George’s Ryan King
Referee Amaury Majors sent off Tre Ming and Jalen Harvey with straight red cards, Troy Tucker earned a second yellow card and was also sent off with a red card. Village goalkeeper Bell was also shown a red card after the final whistle for showing his displeasure towards the referee.
St. George’s defender Ernest Signor ended his football career with the FA Cup victory.
Terryn Fray (North Village)
Manoj Paynter celebrates after the final whistle.
Clay Smith and son Jonté, a proud father moment.
ST. GEORGE’S – 2024
Name: Nigel Burgess
Year of birth: 1980
Sports that you participate in: Football, Cricket, Rugby, Tennis
Favorite sports to watch: Football
Favorite local athlete: Nahki Wells
Favorite International athlete: Virgil van Dijk
Biggest influence on Career: Clyde Best
Greatest accomplishment: Mid Continent Conference Championship title at Howard University
Favorite food: Pizza
Things you like: Family time, Carnival, Exercising, Serving the community
Favorite TV show: Death in Paradise
Favorite movie: Beverly Hills Cop
Things you dislike: Not following the rules, Horror movies, When drivers don’t use their indicators.
Favorite music / singer: Soca / Machel Montano
Favorite song: Best Self - Nailah Blackman x Lyrikal
Personal ambition:
To be known as a regional leader and innovator in my field of expertise. (Engineering and utility regulation)
Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet: Pelé, the greatest football of all time
Best place visited: Honolulu, Hawaii
Place you would most like to visit: Australia
The Renaissance Re 5/10 Mile Challenge is a unique race on the runner’s calendar, as it is two races in one. The 5 mile and the 10-mile events start together and run along the same course, but the 5 milers make a “U” turn at the 2.5-mile mark near Spital Pond and head back to the finish line. The 10 milers continue east to the junction with Paynter’s Road and head back to the finish at the “Lagoon” property.
Christopher Estwanik (#29) ran at a pace of 5:30 to win the 2024 RenaissanceRe 10 Mile Challenge over second place Sean Trott (#136).
Karl Wilson (#145) placed 10th leads top female Christine Dailey who finished 12th overall in 1:05:26.
Janie-Elizabeth Davis rounds the cone at the 5 mile turn around point.
Caroline Davies (#24) was the 100th place finisher. Jahkai Hill ran the 10 miles for 77th placed in 1:27:19.
Jessica and Joseph Gordon worked together over the 5 Mile Non-Competitive Run/Walk and finished in 1:08:54.
Estienne Coetzee was top female for most of the 10mile run only to be passed by Christine Dailey with the finish line in sight.
John Kemoi placed 48th in the 10 Mile run.
Ronae Burgess (#153) won the 5 Mile Run.
5 Mile Runner, Michelle Pollitt (#186).
Charmaine Wannenberg ran 10 miles for 138th place in 1:51:39
RENAISSANCE RE 5 MILE CHALLENGE
The start of the RenaissanceRe 5/10 Mile Challenge.
RENAISSANCERE 10 MILE CHALLENGE
Every year the Kappa Classic Football tournament is the highlight of Bermuda’s youth football season. A gathering of all up-and coming football stars all in one place, the National Stadium. Every parent and child’s ego are on high alert.
The three-day football fiesta, held at the National Sports Centre’s North and on the Flora Duffy Stadium Field from Friday to Sunday, did not disappoint.
Southampton Ranger’s Xavier Richardson-Cann works his way pass Devonshire Colts Aiden Famous.
Devonshire Colts Daez Tear and Aiden Famous work together to shutdown Devonshire Cougars’ Ashley Clay.
Lucas Arruda says, “Ref, I didn't touch him”.
Erelah James (St. David’s under 11 girls).
Dandy Town’s Rai Edness.
Lucas Arruda
Saltus’ Sydney Pethick works her way between Warwick Academy’s Hayla Hunter (L) Charleigh Maries (R).
Devonshire Colt’s Jaquan Simmons shields the ball.
Kyri Beckett (Dev. Cougars) and Vasco’s Lucas Arruda.
X Road’s Remi Furbert
PHC’s Latoya Pearman is double-teamed by Dandy Town’s Kyrah Bridgewater (L) and Adrianne Scott (R).
Under-7
Boys: Warwick Football Academy Santos Boulevard’s Moses Williams clears a tackle and heads for goal.
KAPPA CLASSIC AGE GROUP WINNERS
Girls: Warwick Football Academy Valencia
Under-7 Boys: Devonshire Colts
Under-9 Girls: Warwick Football Academy Inter
Under-9 Boys: North Village
Under-11 Girls: Bascome Futbol Leadership Academy
Under-11 Boys: FC Bascome
Under-13 Girls: PHC
Under-13 Boys: FC Bascome
Under-15
After Eighteen Rounds of Premier Division Football action, PHC Zebras are the League Champions, North Village Rams are runnerup and Devonshire Cougars finished in third place. Somerset CC and X-Roads Warriors were relegated to First Division.
Devonshire Cougars, Domico Coddington is the league-leading goal scorer. Donavan Thompson from X-Roads Warriors had the second highest amount of goal but could not save his team from relegation. League Champions Pembroke Hamilton Club’s Enrique Russell from had the third highest goal tally.
Devonshire Colts won the First Division title and did not lose a league game. Their only lost was to St. David’s Warrior’s in the Shield final. Robin Hood FC finished in second and earned promotion to the Premier division with Devonshire Colts.
Robin Hood’s Clay Darrell was the top goal scorer in the First Division, Chermal Henry from the Devonshire Colts was second and teammate Keino Burch was third.
Megan Berry
Clay Darrell Robin Hood
FIRST DIVISION LEADING GOAL SCORERS
PREMIER DIVISION LEADING GOAL SCORERS
The Bermuda Karting Club National Championships 20232024 season ended on April 28th, 2024, and the champions have been crowned.
Jemima Bonard finished the season in fifth place in the Cadet class.
CADETS CLASS
KZ Class
SHIFTER (STOCK) CLASS
MASTER CLASS
Blake Horseman
Shannon Caisey and Jason Correia
Justin Lindo
Jemima Bonard
Hunter Borland
Jayden Brimmer
Father and daughter, Jehan and Devon Durrant
Alondro Albouy
Jason DeCouto
Lucas Flood
Jonah Moniz
Robert Wheatley
Name: Keyara Signor
Nickname: Keke
Year You were born: 2008
Sports You Are Known For: Racing Go-Karts
Favorite Food: Fruits
Things You Dislike: ‘Fake’ People
What makes you laugh: Funny Jokes
Biggest regret in your career: None
Greatest Accomplishment: Achieving My Personal Goals
Hobbies: Working
Best place you have visited: Chicago
A country you would like to visit: Dubai
Favorite Quote or Saying: If I do not try it will never happen
The Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with United States Track and Field, would see for the second year, the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix in the build-up to the summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. The event staged at the Flora Duffy Stadium was broadcast live on NBC. A few top athletes from over 20 countries, including Americans Noah Lyles and Abby Steiner, Canada’s Robert Heppenstall and Jamaica’s Jaydon Hibbert. Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah was scheduled but did not show
It was also an opportunity to see two of Bermuda’s Olympic hopefuls, Dage Minors and Jah-Nhai Perinchief in action on home soil.
American Noah Lyles won the 100m dash in 9.96.
Jamaica’s Jaydon Hibbert topped the Triple Jump finals in 17.33m (56-10 ¼).
Bermuda’s Jah-Nhai Perinchief
Monae’ Nichols (USA) won the Women’s long jump with 6.91m.
Tamari Davis (USA) won the Women’s 100m in 11.04.
Hannah Segrave (GBR) topped the Women’s 800m in 2:06.00.
JOSHUA ZELLER (BRITISH) AND LOUIS ROLLINS (USA) RAN ONE AND TWO IN THE MEN’S 110M HURDLES.
Abby Steiner (USA) leads the way in the Women’s 200m.
7. Lysbeth Felix (PUR) 5.88m (19-3 ½) [Wind: 3.8 m/s]
Men’s triple jump
1. Jaydon Hibbert (JAM) 17.33m (56-10 ¼)
2. Jah-Nhai Perinchief (BER) 17.13m (56-2 ½)
3. Jordan Scott (JAM) 17.05m (55-11 ¼)
4. Donald Scott (USA) 16.72m (54-10 ¼)
5. Kaiwan Culmer (BAH) 16.50m (54-1 ¾)
6. Chris Benard (USA) 16.21m (53-2 ¼)
France’s Rougui Sow has an unusual jumping style, but it was good enough for 6th place.
Women’s 100m Wind: 2.2
Women’s 200m Wind: 3.0 m/s
Triple jumper, Donald Scott (USA) was fourth.
The Bermuda HealthCare is title sponsor of the Sir Stanley Burgess 5k Race for the past three years. It is the final of the four race “Legends Series’ organized by the Swan’s Running Club and is one of the few sports events in Bermuda that offers cash prize money, with $2,500 split equally between the 1st place adult male and female runners.
This year’s race had more than 150 walkers and runners.
Out of the four race Legend’s Series, Lamont Marshall only competed in the last event, the Bermuda Healthcare Sir Stanley Burgess 5K and topped the field in 15:28.
finished seventh overall and won the Legend’s
for the second time.
Sarah Ryan completed the race in 21:24.
Sean Trott was second overall in the final race but won the Legend’s Series title for the third time in four years.
Gavin O'Connor (#431), Laura Knox-Clingerman (#515), Alexsei Nielsen (#541) and Keishon Wilson (#589) make their way along Palmetto Road.
Gayle Lindsay
Series
Sherry “J” Simmons, rep for Bermuda Healthcare was on hand with great gifts and prizes.
Melissa Logie rounds the final turn in 21:32.
82-year-old Mike Rickards finished the 5K in 30:41.
Gayle Lindsay won the Sir Stanley Burgess event and retaining her series title receives her awards from Dr. Mahesh Reddy, Medical Director for Bermuda HealthCare Services.
Nyla Goodchild won the Ladies 85cc class
Five-year-old
A'kyo Cannonier finished 11th in the Pee Wee class.
Lucas Nelmes (#19) could not handle the pressure from Kaden Bean-Wolfe (#000).
Allan Degraff Jr. (#24)
Zico Majors
Cassidy Spencer-Furbert
Aiden Simmons
Aaron Cannonier
Pee Wee Class
85cc Class
85cc Class
Novice Class
Francisca Cressall-Haycock placed 5th in the U12 Girls.
Tobiah Goodchild was runner-up to Zachary McGuire in the U16 Boys final.
Arinana Parra Delgado finished third in the U12 Girls.
Oliver Anderson (Under12 Boys runner-up)
Kumani Jackson – runner -up in the U18 Girls to Nadhira Durham.
Nadhira Durham U18 Girls champion.
Cyre Trott was 4th in the U18 Boys.
Trystan Thompson lost 6-3, 7-5 to Oliver Anderson in the Boys U12s.
Sebastian Pukk was runner-up in the Boys U18 to Zach McGuire.
Jaden Jones, the under-14 Boy’s champion.
Raul Maldonado, Boys U14 runner-up.
Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) 2024 season starts with the Premier & First Division 50 Overs League, and moves on to the Eastern, Central and Western County, The Cup Match Classic and closes with the Athene
St. George’s Abdul Salum flicks the ball over the head of St. David’s wicketkeeper, Marcus Scotland scoring 72 runs and helping his team to beat St. David’s by 45 runs.
Zakao Hunt celebrates his century for Bermuda’s Under-19s win over Southampton Rangers. Bermuda’s under-19 beat Southampton Rangers by 118 runs.
St David’s Aaron Paynter
Bailey’s Bay’s Kyle Hodsoll celebrates the wicket of Western Stars Seth Campbell for 9 runs.
ST GEORGE’S TOP SCORER NZARI PAYNTER, HIT 64 RUNS BUT COULD NOT STOP ST DAVID’S BEAT ST GEORGE’S BY THREE WICKETS.
Cleveland County’s Dion Stovell scored 78 off 90 balls against Somerset Cricket Club. Cleveland Won by 68 Runs.
Bermuda’s under-19, Shaquille Pitcher.
Seth Campbell was the best of Western Stars bowlers against St. David’s, but still lost by 9 Wickets.
Willow Cuts, Antonio Darrell
Bermuda’s under 19, Callum McIntosh
Jahcobi Butterfield (Warwick Workmen’s Club)
Justin Pitcher could only watch as a direct hit from Okera Bascome on the boundary claimed the wicket of St.
Kevon Fubler for 37.
George’s
St. George’s Zeko Burgess hit 43 runs off 17 balls as St. George’s beat Somerset by 136 runs.
NAME: Noel Woods
NICKNAME: Gucci
YEAR YOU WERE BORN: November 1975
SPORTS YOU ARE KNOWN FOR: Cricket & Football
FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL ATHLETE: Andre Russel
FAVORITE DISH WHILE PLAYING: Bermuda Fish
THINGS YOU DISLIKE: I don’t like a thief
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH: Jokes
BIGGEST REGRETS IN YOUR CAREER: That I didn’t start playing cricket sooner
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: My children and winning the Western County Cup in 2023
HOBBIES: Fishing and cooking
BEST PLACE YOU HAVE VISITED: Jamaica
A COUNTRY YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT: England (Emirates Stadium)
FAVORITE QUOTE: Stick to the wicket and the runs will come.
The Bermuda Motorsports Park is a small motor racing circuit located in St. David’s. It is the home of motorcycle road, kart, and motocross racing, but on occasions the Bermuda Bicycle Association use in to host their Criterium races. The VT Construction sponsored Criterium was held at the Motorsports Park and 36 riders showed up to compete.
13–14-year-olds.
Kelise Wade was sixth overall in the Youth
Winner’s Edge rider, Paulo Medeiros leads Jens Drea and Frank Ming.
Keon Stevens padel clip the ground and sent him flying.
Panzy Olander finished seventh in the Adult “B” Class. Gordon Smith won the Adult “C” Class.
Youth 13-14 Sofia Leclerc
Gordon Smith (Front), Keon Stevens and Zachary Moniz (Background) test each other.
Adult “C” Class third place, Daniel Ringer
U12 Junior rider, Walker Smith.
VT Construction Criterium
Adult “A” Class winner, Matt Boys lapped the entire field.
VT CONSTRUCTION CRITERIUM - BY RACE
NAME:
Caitlin Conyers
NICKNAME:
‘Smiley’ when I was young
YEAR YOU WERE BORN: 1989
SPORTS YOU ARE KNOWN FOR: Cycling
FAVORITE LOCAL ATHLETE: Jeffrey Conyers (my dad)
FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL ATHLETE: Serena Williams (forever) & Marianne Vos (cycling)
FAVORITE DISH WHILE PLAYING: Maple syrup on the bike (while racing/training); rice, salt and butter (before/after a race)
THINGS YOU DISLIKE: Covid; “networking”; cyclists that don’t greet other cyclists on the road
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH: Most things
BIGGEST REGRETS IN YOUR CAREER: Not attacking before the final corner at the end of the 2023 Pan American Championships Road Race in Panama (Olympic qualifying race)
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Caribbean Championships Time Trial in 2019
ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS OF ANYTHING? The socks I wear for a cycling race
HOBBIES: Swimming in the ocean; playing Bridge (card game)
BEST PLACE YOU HAVE VISITED: South Africa
A COUNTRY YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT: Turkey
FAVORITE QUOTE:
Sports-related: “Maybe it’s not about the dream, maybe it’s about who you become while you’re chasing it”.
NON-SPORTS-RELATED:
“We don’t see the world as it is, we see it as we are”
Lamont Marshall (#2) and Ryan Outerbridge (#420) stayed close until the very end with Lamont winning his fifth Derby 1:14:44 to Ryan’ 1:14:27.
57-year-old Kavin Smith, a nine-times Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby champion was 8th overall in 1:23:37.
BERMUDA HALF MARATHON DERBY
Bermuda’s
2023 and 2024 Female Derby winner, Gayle Lindsay. Romeo was 150th place in 1:52:42.
top women’s cyclist, Caitlin Conyers has only won the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race once, in 2019. In 2024, she adds another title to the list.
Some of the cycling as they pass Strawberry Hill on Harbour Rd.
In-line skaters Taur Caisey and Vincent Seaman
Matt Boys, a former professional cyclist from Australia, won his first Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race title.
SINCLAIR PACKWOOD MEMORIAL RACE RESULTS
May 24th,
If you are happy and you want everybody to know it, run with your balloons.
Three-time Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby winners, Rose-Anna Hoey did not run this year.
Jenna Ferreira (#192) and Brittany Pacheco (#422). Aliana King (#301)
Keishon Wilson (#675)
Michael Williams (#671)
Footballer Tre Ming
Trevor Todd (#622) models him Oakley “Over the Top” Sunglasses once a year.
Sabrina Burgess (#106)
Mason Illston (#275) and Peter Illston (#276) Crayola Crayons
The clown and the Warwick Academy bear.
Terryn Fray (141st place), Stephen Outerbridge (437th) ....Shhhhhhh!!
The Pomander Gate Open Tennis Tournament dates back to 1976 and in 2006 Deloitte becoming the official sponsors of the tournament. Pickleball was added to this tournament in 2021 and this year Seventy-two players have registered.
Bermuda’s best tennis players competing in both singles and doubles events, members of the island’s Davis Cup team, took full advantage to prepare for their trip to Paraguay in a few weeks.
Caitlin Conyers stopped Sameera Hasan 6-0, 6-2 in their Women’s B Singles Consolation Final.
Tariq Simons was Triple Crown Winner at the Deloitte 2024 Open Men’s A singles - Jack Keyes 6-4, 7-6, to regain the island’s No 1 singles player. Mix Doubles Final with Caitlin Conyers, in a match that went to 1:45am, to win against Evan Heyliger and Nadhira Durham 5-7, 7-5, 12-10. Men’s A Doubles with Scott Redmond against Jack Keyes and Evan Heyliger, they came back from a set down to win the match 3-6, 6-3, 10-4 over.
Jack Keyes
Kayla Dowling
Hugh Seymour
Numair Khan
Denzel Hollis
Evan Heyliger defeated Ryan Kronenberg 6-1, 6-1 in the Men’s A Singles Consolation Final.
James Finnigan when down 6-2, 7-6 to Tariq Simons in the Men’s A Singles Semi-Finals
Rob De Bekker
Ryan Kronenberg
Tobiah Goodchild & Zachary McGuire defeated Rob De Bekker & Felipe Palacios 6-2, 7-6 in the Men’s B Doubles Final.
Tariq Simons & Scott Redmond defeated Evan Heyliger & Jack Keyes 3-6, 6-3, 10-4
MEN’S B SINGLES FINAL
Tobiah Goodchild defeated Raul Jamie 6-0, 6-0
MEN’S B DOUBLES FINAL
Tobiah Goodchild & Zachary Mcguire defeated Rob De Bekker & Felipe Palacios 6-2, 7-6
WOMEN’S B DOUBLES FINAL
Sophie Campeau & Shonette Wilson defeated Fiona Carruthers & Chrissy Elliott 6-0,6-2
MEN’S SINGLES 45 & OVER FINAL
Michael Toyer defeated Jon Brunson 7-5, 6-2
Scott Redmond
The Bermuda Rouleurs Cycling Club (BRCC) is an active organization in Bermuda’s cycling community. They are not only a club with a race team, but they also sponsor a number of events on the Bermuda Bicycle Associations annual calendar. They organize various events, including individual time trials and road races.
Riders start on Kindley Field Road heading east onto St. David’s Road onto Great Bay Road before heading out of St. David’s back to Kindley Field Road onto The Causeway, continue onto Blue Hole Hill, “U” turns at the roundabout and back on Kindley Field Road to the finish.
Charlotte Millington
Colette Durkin was 6th place in the Youth 11-12 class.
B Category, 4th place Fabian Schonenberg.
Fourth place Naomi MacGuiness in the Youth 11-12 class.
Alex Waldauer finished second in the A Category 24:18.6
C Category winner Nicole Mitchell. Jackson Langley won the A Category in 23:48.3.
Caitlin Conyers topped the B Category in 23:39.8.
Ashley Couper won the class in 27:20.3.
ASHLEY COUPER
BRCC INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
34th
In was in 1988 that the Iron Kids Triathlon began as a Gibbons Company event held at Shelly Bay Beach in Hamilton Parish. Over time, it was sponsored by Capital G Bank, now known as Clarien Bank, and has been relocated to Clearwater Beach in St. David’s.
Former Iron Kids participants, who have benefitted from this great event are Tyler Smith, Erica Hawley, and Olympic Gold medallist Flora Duffy.
The
Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon.
Dylan Eiselt won the 2024 Iron Kids 11-15 age group in 20:55.
Naomi MacGuinness finished in 10th place.
Zara Bule was 19th in her age group.
Ethan Smith Iron Kids 11-15 Triathlon Racing Bike Male Syd Rencken, 6th in the Iron Kids 7-10.
After the swim, cycle and run, Madeleine Friend was 5th in 16:12.
Jacob Leclerc was 13th in 26:23.
Elena Bortoli (#118), Riana Robinson (#115) and Zara Bule (#121).
Jasper Lau placed 6th in the 11-15 age group.
Sofia Leclerc (#113) placed 7th overall in the Iron Kids 11-15 Female Age group.
2024 CLARIEN BANK IRON KIDS TRIATHLON Results
The Long-Distance Dingy Race is named after Edward Cross, a quiet, unassuming carpenter who liked to stay in the background. He was a specialist with the lathe and even though he was not asked to design or make the trophy, he understood the importance of a commemorative trophy. In 1945, he designed and hand- built a cedar trophy to commemorate the long-distance race and it remains the coveted prize for the winner of the comet race that now bears his name.
In 1990, Edward Cross was awarded the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour as a highly skilled cedar carpenter and for his involvement with the long-distance comet races in Bermuda.
In August of 1994, Edward Cross passed away.
He was not a competitive sailor, but his contribution to comet sailboat racing in Bermuda must never be forgotten.
2024
winners, Benn Smith and crew Christian Ebbin (# 4129).
Christian Ebbin and Benn Smith
The race was broadcast live on Hott 105 Radio with commentary by Peter Bromby (Left) and Kim Swan (Right).
Crew Wesley Tucker and Maxwell Curtis (#4153) placed third in 1.55:00.
Crew Corey Bean and Rudy Bailey (# 4127) were nine.
Crew Stefan Maybury and Gladwin Lambert (#4126) held on for forth.
Brother and sister, Alan Frith and Sara Frith (crew) placed second in 1:53:31.
The battle started just trying to exit St. George’s Harbour.
Crew Shane Morrissey and Lorenzo Lambert (#4094) finished seventh in 2:03:15.
Antione Wingood and crew George Swan (#4119) ran into mechanical problems and had to be towed in.
EDWARD CROSS LONG DISTANCE RACE
JUNE 17TH,
Ninety-three-year-old Bill Anderson is the oldest living former competitor of the Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race.
Kaden Hopkins
Over a ten-day period, the Bermuda Bicycle Association held the National Time Trial (June 20th), National Road Race (June 23rd), and the National Criterium Championships (June 30th) all in the St. David’s area.
The Criterium Championship is the final event in the CG Insurance Bermuda National Cycling Championships Series and with many of Bermuda’s international riders’ home to seeking National championship titles a suitable closed-circuit course was difficult to secured. The goal was to host it in the City of Hmilton, but with several road repair projects in full swing, the Bermuda Bicycle Association moved it to St David’s Motor Sports Park, then a final decision near St. David’s Police station.
Marie-Lyne Dore topped the Masters Female Time Trails with a time of 42:30.013.
Championship Jackson Langley won the Junior Male Time Trails in 30:47.784.
Junior Female Time Trails Champion, Charlotte Millington. Sanchez Smith
In the female National Championship Road Race, Gabriella Arnold leads Panzy Olander, Liana Medeiros and Ashley Couper.
Kaden Hopkins
Nicholas Narraway
Gabriella Arnold, Open Female Road Race National Champion
Zachary Moniz leads the Junior Male group.
Walker Smith
Nicole Mitchell
2024 Road Race National Championships
2024 Road Race National Championships
Dominique Mayho National Criterium Champion
Bermuda Crit Championships
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