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May 24 Marathon Derby

Letters to the Editor

"Marathon rethink needed"

May 19, 2011 Dear Sir, I was disappointed in the decision to open the Bermuda Day Half Marathon to tourists as it will eventually reduce the banter and anticipation of the local rivalry enjoyed by the top runners and spectators. However, I recognise ...
May 20, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"30-year trip from Vesey Street to Mount Everest"

When Giorgio Zanol and his 10-year-old son Marco ran the May 24 Derby for the first time in 1978 neither could have imagined that 33 years later they’d be planning to run together on Mount Everest. But that’s what the father and son running buddies h...
May 20, 2011
Opinion Writer

"New Derby rules send out wrong message"

THE damage has been done and it will be difficult to repair. Dr. Gina Tucker and her May 24 Derby race committee must be ruing the day they dreamt up the idea of inviting tourists to take part in an event so precious to Bermuda. It's backfired badly....
May 20, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"Will this be Trott’s year to triumph"

Sean Trott is hopeful that this could be his year after encouraging preparations ahead of next week’s May 24th Derby race. Trott, who represented Bermuda at the NACAC Cross-Country Championships in Trinidad earlier this year, put the finishing touche...
May 20, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"Fiddick:Race is too close to call"

Victoria Fiddick has played down her May 24 Half-Marathon Derby chances despite the absence of defending champion Ashley Estwanik who is unable to run as she’s pregnant. Fiddick finished runner-up behind perennial favourite Estwanik last year but bel...
May 19, 2011
Cycling

"Scott: I hope that it rains again this year"

Wayne Scott believes any one of ten riders can win next week's Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycling Race with the competition set to be bigger and stronger than ever before. With a record entry list expected for the race, there will be many riders at t...
May 18, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"Sport Mailbox"

Dear Sir, I write to voice my concern to the administrators of the annual Marathon Derby. I am sure that you, the administrators, are cognizant of the prestige that this race holds, not only within the running fraternity of Bermuda but also amongst ...
May 18, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"‘It could beclose thisyear’ saysEstwanik"

Champion Chris Estwanik believes the depth of this year’s field bodes well for the May 24 Half-Marathon Derby as he prepares to defend his title and win four classics on the trot. Estwanik has been relatively unchallenged in his triumphs in the past ...
May 17, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"Overseas runners told ‘you can’t win’"

Tourists running in the May 24 Half-Marathon Derby may be forced to start the race 20 minutes after locals and sign a “non elite athlete’” waiver form. Gina Tucker, head of the organising committee, also warned that any overseas athlete threatening t...
May 17, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"May 24 bosses scrap age group prizes"

Another storm could be brewing over next week’s May 24 Half-Marathon Derby following confirmation that there will be no prizes for age group winners and the annual prize-giving ceremony has been cancelled. Some of the Island’s leading runners hit ou...
May 16, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"Sports Mailbox"

Dear Sir, I wanted to let you know the Bermuda Track and Field Association’s point of view regarding May 24. I had been in contact with Dr. Gina Tucker since March to discuss the May 24 race. The Road Running Committee and BTFA’s concerns for the rac...
May 16, 2011
Running-Triathlon

"Defending champ Ashleyunable to defend race title"

There will be a new female May 24 Half-Marathon Derby winner this year after defending champion Ashley Estwanik confirmed yesterday she will not be competing as she is carrying her second child. This isn’t new water for Estwanik, who gave birth to he...
May 13, 2011
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