Sports minister Zane DeSilva has offered congratulations to triathlete Flora Duffy for her “astounding success” today.

Duffy took first place in the WTS Grand Final in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to secure her second consecutive ITU World Triathlon Series title, and celebrated draped in a Bermuda flag.

Mr DeSilva said in a statement: “I am extremely pleased to celebrate Flora’s win today — her sixth victory of the season.

“This champion has put an incredible amount of time and effort into being the best of the best. I am sure the whole island will join me in celebrating her astounding success.

“Seeing her draped in the Bermuda flag at the end of the competition filled me with immense pride. What an absolutely outstanding display of strength, dedication and endurance from someone representing the tiny island of Bermuda.”

Shadow sports minister Ben Smith, of the One Bermuda Alliance, stated: “I would like to send congratulations to Flora Duffy for winning her second consecutive world title and sixth title of the year on behalf of the OBA.

“She continues to make us proud carrying the Bermuda flag around the world.”