Bermuda’s top cyclists, Conor White and Kaden Hopkins, were celebrated as they officially received cheques according to their upgraded medals from the 2023 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. The reassignment of medals followed a doping violation by another participant at the Games, reinforcing Bermuda's commitment to clean sport and fair play.
The financial awards were presented by the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Owen K. Darrell, and Premier of Bermuda, David Burt, at a special ceremony.
White, who originally won the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Individual Time Trial, has been officially upgraded to the Silver Medal position. White’s upgraded achievement earned him a financial award of $4,000.00.
While pleased, White expressed the bittersweet nature of the moment, noting, “It is nice to know when you are riding clean that it does pay off... even though it is two years later, it is nice to get recognised”.
Hopkins, who agonisingly missed the podium by one second in the Men's Road Race, finishing fourth, has been elevated to the Bronze Medal position. Hopkins received a financial award of $2,500.00 for his Bronze Medal.
Hopkins acknowledged the difficulty of the long wait for recognition: "When I was searching for a team last year, it would have been nice to have that result on my record to potentially gain more interest," he said.
Minister Darrell extended congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, stating, "Their dedication and pursuit of excellence continue to make Bermuda proud on the international stage".
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