Bermuda To Host Three World Triathlon Events
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Bermuda has been chosen to host three International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Series events in 2018, 2019, and 2020, the Bermuda Tourism Authority and Ministry of Tourism announced today, calling this a “huge win” for the island.
Speaking at a press conference, Tourism Minister Michael Fahy said, “I have some very exciting news to share with the people of Bermuda.
“We found out this week that Bermuda has been chosen to host not one, not two, but three International Triathlon Union World Series events in April 2018, 2019, and 2020.”
“This is a first for Bermuda, and a huge win for all of us,” said Minister Fahy, who added that events are expected to bring approximately 1,200 competitors for each event, and the races “will be broadcast around the world.”
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Pan American Sports Organization recognises the BOA's 80th Anniversary
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BOA President, Judy Simons, receiving plaque in recognition of BOA's 80th Anniversary from President of the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO),
Dr. Julio C. Maglione.
Dominant Duffy on top of the world again
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Flora Duffy is one step away from completing a remarkable hat-trick of world titles.
The ITU WTS World Champion, Duffy added the Xterra World Championship title to her list of 2016 achievements yesterday with her most dominating performance so far.
Next up is the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships next month in Australia where she is again the defending champion, and not many would bet against her.
Already on her way to arguably becoming Bermuda’s greatest athlete, Duffy made history in Hawaii, winning the race for the third consecutive season and becoming the first triathlete to win the ITU World Championship and Xterra title in the same year.
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