Famous Reflects on Record-Breaking Season and Future
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Bermudian high jumper Sakari Famous has been reflecting on her first season as a professional athlete, a campaign she described as a "really great foundation" for her career. The season was highlighted by a stunning national record and a return to the international stage.
"With just a few months of training, I was able to set a new national record, which felt like a surreal moment because I haven't really jumped that high in a few years," said Famous. Her new national record of 1.85m was set earlier in the year in Texas.
Famous also spoke of the value of competing at the NACAC Championships, where she represented Bermuda on the world stage. "It was also amazing because I got to compete with other high jumpers and represent my country," she added.
Looking ahead, Famous has her sights set on a move to Texas to train with Olympic-experienced coaches. "I'm moving to Texas to train with Olympic-experienced coaches, which will allow me to make any improvements not just in high jump technique but also being surrounded by Olympians and world-class athletes will help."
For now, with the season over, the focus is on rest and recovery. "It is time now for rest and recovery now that the season has arrived, but I will be getting ready for 2026," she concluded, with a clear focus on building on her recent success.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Minors Claims Second in Tonypandy Track Classic
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Bermudian middle-distance runner Dage Minors has delivered a strong performance at the Tonypandy Track Classic 2025 in Wales, claiming second place in the elite men's 1000m race.
Competing at the King George VI Athletics Track, Minors was in a tight contest for the duration. He finished with a time of 2:23.20, crossing the line just behind winner Jack Organ, who secured the victory in a time of 2:22.63.
Minors' performance is a testament to his consistent form and marks another strong result in a competitive field, showcasing his ability to compete with the best on the British track and field circuit.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Bermudian Athletes Talk NACAC Championships
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Bermudian athletes delivered a series of strong performances on Day Two of the 5th North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athletics Championship.
In the field events, Tiara Derosa finished a commendable fifth in the Women's Discus Throw with a top toss of 48.36m. She was followed by Sakari Famous, who secured a superb fourth place in the Women's High Jump with a top leap of 1.80m.
Famous spoke about her experience after the competition, telling www.islandstats.com: "I always enjoy being able to compete at championships, I’m so grateful to be here and have done my best at the NACAC Championships. This experience just adds to the continuation of becoming a really great high jumper and I look forward to next season and achieving more."
On the track, both Dage Minors and Ryan Outerbridge competed in the Men's 1500m Run. Minors delivered a solid performance to finish sixth with a time of 3:47.70, while Outerbridge crossed the line in 10th place, stopping the clock in 3:53.38.
The results cap a productive day for the Bermudian contingent, with the athletes demonstrating their competitive spirit against a high-calibre international field.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Bermuda Athletes Compete in NACAC Championships
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Bermudian athletes have delivered a series of strong performances on Day Two of the 5th North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athletics Championship.
In the field events, Tiara Derosa finished a commendable fifth in the Women's Discus Throw with a top toss of 48.36m, which is equivalent to 158 feet 8 inches. She was followed by Sakari Famous, who secured a superb fourth place in the Women's High Jump with a top leap of 1.80m, or 5 feet, 10 3/4 inches.
On the track, both Dage Minors and Ryan Outerbridge competed in the Men's 1500m Run. Minors delivered a solid performance to finish sixth with a time of 3:47.70, while Outerbridge crossed the line in 10th place, stopping the clock in 3:53.38.
The results cap a productive day for the Bermudian contingent, with the athletes demonstrating their competitive spirit against a high-calibre international field.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Bobb Qualifies for NACAC Final, Withdraws Due to Schedule Clash
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Bermudian sprinter Caitlyn Bobb delivered a superb performance in the Women's 400m Dash preliminaries at the 5th NACAC Athletics Championship, but will be unable to compete in the final due to a schedule conflict.
Competing in Heat One, Bobb finished a highly respectable third with a time of 52.03 seconds. She crossed the line behind winner Lynna Irby-Jackson of the United States and Bahamian Olympic Gold Medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo, who won a gold medal at the 2012 Carifta Games in Bermuda.
Bobb's time was the sixth fastest overall in the preliminaries, a result that would have earned her a coveted spot in the final. However, a late change to the NACAC schedule means the final conflicts with her commitments at the Junior Pan Am Games in Paraguay, forcing her to withdraw from the race.
Bobb's performance against a world-class field is a testament to her talent and a positive step in her competitive season.
