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Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Sports Minister Bids Carifta Games Team Farewell
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The 2025 Bermuda CARIFTA Games Team departed, and the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Owen Darrell, was at the airport to bid them farewell.
The 52nd CARIFTA Games begins on Saturday, April 19th, and ends on Monday, April 21st and 15 Bermuda athletes have been invited to participate. The games will be held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad & Tobago
Minister Darrell said, “This year, we have the pleasure of witnessing some up-and-coming local athletes participate, and I eagerly anticipate cheering them on as they compete against our fellow Caribbean counterparts.
“Goal #2 of the National Sports Policy is to ‘Achieve Sporting Excellence Regionally,’ and the CARIFTA Games are an opportunity for our athletes to fulfill this goal. It will also inspire future generations of athletes by exposing them to high-level competition.
"To our incredible Bermuda athletes, may your strength, dedication, and passion shine bright on the CARIFTA stage. No matter the outcome, your journey inspires us all, and we are proud of you”.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Cechini Secures Third Place at Mercersburg Academy Invite
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Joseph Cechini competed in the Early April Mercersburg Academy Invite, representing his school in a distance event.
Cechini participated in the Men’s Varsity 1600 Meters race. He delivered a strong performance, crossing the finish line in third place with a time of 5 minutes and 1.37 seconds.
Cechini's third-place finish in this race highlights his ability to compete effectively in middle-distance events. His time demonstrates his effort and commitment to the sport.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Cann Sets Personal Best at Duke Invitational
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Shayla Cann and her Elon University Women's Track & Field teammates continued their outdoor season campaign at the Duke Invitational, competing against a strong field of athletes from various regional and national programs at Morris Williams Stadium.
The Duke Invitational proved to be a successful meet for the Phoenix, with several athletes achieving personal bests, recording top-10 program marks, and demonstrating continued progress across different event groups as they prepare for the latter part of the season.
Cann contributed to this success with a notable performance in the Women’s 800m. Cann clocked a personal-best time of 2 minutes and 9.99 seconds, finishing 15th overall in the event.
Cann's personal best in the 800m highlights her progress and improvement in the event. The Duke Invitational provided a valuable opportunity for her and her teammates to compete against high-caliber opposition and gain experience in a competitive setting.
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Monday, April 14, 2025
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Parsons' Near-Record Sprint Highlights UMBC Performance
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Za'Kayza Parsons and her UMBC Women's Outdoor Track & Field teammates competed at the James Madison Invitational, where Parsons delivered a standout performance in the sprint events.
Parsons' most notable achievement came in the Women’s 100 Meter Dash. She clocked a time of 11.58 seconds, which is the second-fastest time ever recorded in UMBC program history. This impressive sprint earned her a 6th place finish in the event. Parsons' time also places her fourth in the league standings for this season, highlighting her strong form.
Parsons also competed in the Women’s 200 Meter Dash, where she finished 13th with a time of 25.11 seconds.
Parsons' performance at the James Madison Invitational was a significant success, with her near-record time in the 100m dash being a key highlight. This accomplishment showcases her speed and potential as a sprinter, and her contributions were important to her team's overall performance at the meet.
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Sunday, April 13, 2025
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Bobb's Blazing 400m Highlights Virginia Tech Performance
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Caitlyn Bobb delivered a stunning performance at the 44 Farms Team Invitational, hosted by Texas A&M, where she competed with her Virginia Tech Track & Field sprints teammates.
Bobb achieved a remarkable feat, recording an all-time top 10 performance for Virginia Tech. Her time of 52.44 seconds in the Women’s 400m Dash places her at No. 2 on the program's all-time list, just 0.20 seconds shy of the program record.
This exceptional run firmly establishes Bobb as a leading figure in Virginia Tech's 400m history. She now holds a prominent position in the top three for the 400m, both indoors and outdoors, showcasing her consistency and talent across different track settings.
Bobb's performance was a key highlight of the 44 Farms Team Invitational, demonstrating her speed and potential in the 400m event.
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