Cyclists get in gear for Sunday’s gruelling road race
BIRMINGHAM, England — Having gotten their feet wet in the time trials yesterday as the cycling competition got underway at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, both Lorin Sawyer and Felix Neely indicated that they will now be better prepared for Sunday’s gruelling road race.
U20 Worlds: Keyshawn Strachan qualifies for final of javelin
KEYSHAWN Strachan was the top qualifier in the men’s javelin while both 4x100 metre relay teams failed to advance out of the first round yesterday as Team Bahamas continued competition at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.
Decathlete Ken Thompson in 7th after day 1
BIRMINGHAM, England — Although he’s currently in seventh place in the men’s decathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Kendrick Thompson said he still has the confidence that he can perform much better.
Alonzo Russell misses out on final place, finishes fourth in semi-final heat
BIRMINGHAM, England: Alonzo Russell felt he gave all he had but, despite a comeback down the stretch, it wasn’t enough to get a lane in Sunday’s final of the men’s 400 metres.
Ministry responds to Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation
THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s inability to travel to regional competition has been a much debated topic of discussion recently and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture sought to clarify the issues.
Tennis player McCartney in win column
BAHAMIAN tennis player William McCartney won the Torneo Summer Sportinca, BLN, ALE, INFC (Real Federacion Espanola De Tennis) tournament in Mallorca.
COMMONWEALTH GAMES: LaQuan Nairn wins GOLD in the long jump
LaQuan Nairn won gold for The Bahamas in the long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on Thursday.
WORLD ATHLETICS U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS: Antoine Andrews wins gold in 110m hurdles
Antoine Andrews continues his season of milestones and made Bahamian track and field history with a gold medal, record-setting performance in the 110 metre hurdles at World Athletics U20 Championships.
Donald Thomas ends up 4th in high jump
Shaun Miller Jr 10th overall in his global international debut
BIRMINGHAM, England — Donald Thomas came that close to getting back on the podium in the finals of the men’s high jump yesterday at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Tynia Gaither 7th in 100 final
BIRMINGHAM, England — Shaking off the disappointment of her false start in the semi-finals of the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon two weeks ago, Tynia Gaither put together two solid races yesterday for a seventh place finish in the women’s 100 metres at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Lamar Taylor 7th in final of 50m freestyle
BIRMINGHAM, England — Seventh place in the final of the men’s 50 metre freestyle at the Commonwealth Games is not a bad position for Lamar Taylor to take away from his swimming experience here.
Alonzo Russell powers way into 400m semi-final
BIRMINGHAM, England — Despite not feeling 100 percent, Alonzo Russell was able to muster enough energy to power from behind down the home stretch to earn a lane in the semi-final of the men’s 400 metres at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Bahamas athletes get set for cycling, track and field today
BIRMINGHAM, England — With swimming joining judo, boxing and triathlon as completed disciplines at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Team Bahamas will continue action in track and field and cycling today.
Jonquel Jones’ double double helps Sun rout Mercury 87-63
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas posted her second triple-double in less than two weeks, Jonquel Jones added 10 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 87-63 on Tuesday night.
Bahamian chess players make their presence felt at 44th Olympiad
THE Bahamas Chess Olympiad team landed in Chennai, India, on July 27 to compete in the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad.
