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Gibson excited to be first up for The Bahamas
August 19, 2015
Gibson excited to be first up for The Bahamas
The most prolific 400 meters (m) hurdler in Bahamian history is excited to be one of the event favorites in what is just his second International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships.
August 18, 2015
Long-time athletics administrator Livingstone Bostwick passes away
Bernard Livingstone Bostwick, who spent a lifetime in athletics administration, passed away on Friday morning.
August 18, 2015
Davis-Thompson up for re-election Lord Coe reaffirms key policies in final stretch
Bahamian Pauline Davis-Thompson isn't the only person trying to make a last-minute impression on voting delegates of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) during its 50th Congress this week.
'The Fireman' entered for men's 400m
August 18, 2015
'The Fireman' entered for men's 400m
Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) officials are remaining tight-lipped on the selection process, but according to the provisional entry list for the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015, former national record holder in the men's 400 meters (m) Chris "The Fireman" Brown will run that event in what could be his swan song at the world outdoor championships.
Eugene Horton elected as NPBA president
August 17, 2015
Eugene Horton elected as NPBA president
After playing a pivotal role in the development of the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) through social media updates and statistical data tracking over the past several years, Eugene Horton was elected as president of the association over the weekend following the NPBA's annual general meeting.
CAC championships no longer on BAAA calender
August 15, 2015
CAC championships no longer on BAAA calender
Track and field officials around the country were in for a big surprise this week after learning that the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Athletic Confederation has been discontinued.
Plans set for BOMAC Cage Fights 2
August 13, 2015
Plans set for BOMAC Cage Fights 2
Less than four months after hosting the first mixed martial arts (MMA) cage-fighting event in The Bahamas, Beast Mode Fight Team Chief Instructor Dr. Kent Bazard and his crew are ready to put on the second edition of the cage-fighting display, which was also a part of the Bahamas Open Martial Arts Championships (BOMAC).
Women's mile relay team headed to Beijing!
August 12, 2015
Women's mile relay team headed to Beijing!
For the third time ever, The Bahamas will be represented in the women's mile relay at the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships, and they did it without the services of Shaunae Miller.
BAAA boss Sands elected NACAC vice president
August 11, 2015
BAAA boss Sands elected NACAC vice president
Following in the footsteps of men like Dr. Bernard Nottage, Livingston Bostwick and Alpheus Finlayson, Mike Sands, the current president of the local governing athletics body in The Bahamas, is extending his administrative capacity overseas.
Strong performance by JITIC team in Santo Domingo
August 11, 2015
Strong performance by JITIC team in Santo Domingo
It was quite a run for Donte Armbrister and the young Bahamian team as they wrapped up competition in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, last week.
Arianna finishes sixth and seventh at FINA Worlds
August 10, 2015
Arianna finishes sixth and seventh at FINA Worlds
Bahamian multi-national record holder Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace made a pair of finals at the 16th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Aquatics Championships at the Kazan Arena Stadium in Kazan, Russia over the weekend
Over 40 athletes show up for BBFF Championships
August 10, 2015
Over 40 athletes show up for BBFF Championships
The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) combined its 42nd annual national championships with the novice championships this year, and the event was a resounding success as it drew hundreds to the Melia Nassau Beach Resort over the weekend.
August 07, 2015
It's been 20 years since The Bahamas' first world medal
Prior to 1983, the Olympic champion in track and field was considered the world champion.
Ariel finishes 54th overall in women's 100m free
August 07, 2015
Ariel finishes 54th overall in women's 100m free
Bahamian swimmer Ariel Weech was back in the pool at the Kazan Arena Stadium in Kazan, Russia, this time participating in an event that she is more accustomed to. She was the only swimmer in action for The Bahamas at the 16th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Aquatics Championships yesterday.
It all comes down to NACAC this weekend
August 07, 2015
It all comes down to NACAC this weekend
A number of the country's top senior track and field athletes are currently in San Jose, Costa Rica, trying to take advantage of a final opportunity for Bahamian athletes to qualify for the Beijing World Championships.
August 06, 2015
North Florida Ospreys finish BBF 'Summer of Thunder' undefeated
The University of North Florida Ospreys finished their Bahamas tour on a high note on Tuesday night, cruising to an easy 96-60 win over Athletic Club Bahamas in the final game of the Bahamas Basketball Federation's (BBF) Summer of Thunder exhibition tournament.
July 26, 2015
Davis Cup team finishes fifth in Panama fails to qualify for Americas Zone Group II
Team Bahamas missed out on an opportunity to be promoted to the Americas Zone Group II in 2016 after finishing sixth at the Davis Cup Americas Zone Group III tournament in Panama City, Panama over the weekend.
July 20, 2015
Bahamian team brings back medals from U.S. Junior Judo Open
Over the weekend, an under-21 judo team from The Bahamas turned in a very impressive collective performance at one of the region's largest tournaments - the U.S. Junior Judo Open in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Sands 'back on' Team Bahamas for the Pan Ams
July 20, 2015
Evans ends swim competition for The Bahamas with fifth place finish another national record
July 19, 2015
Evans ends swim competition for The Bahamas with fifth place finish another national record
Joanna Evans ended the swimming segment of the 17th Pan Am Games in Toronto, Canada, with a fifth place finish and another national record for Team Bahamas.
July 19, 2015
The Bahamas ends competition at world youth with just one finalist
Going into the weekend at the Estadio Ol?mpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia, The Bahamas? only chance for a medal at the ninth International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Youth Championships was the girls 200 meters (m) and the mixed 4x400m relay.
Humbling moment for Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace
July 19, 2015
Humbling moment for Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace
The Bahamas' newest golden girl is humbled to be considered the fastest female swimmer in this region.
Bethel sprints into girls 200m semis at world youth
July 18, 2015
Bethel sprints into girls 200m semis at world youth
After failing to make the final of the girls 100 meters (m) at the 9th International Association of Athletics Federations? (IAAF) World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia, Brianne Bethel is hoping to make amends in the 200m.
July 17, 2015
Mott through to semis Bethel, Rolle bow out at world youth
After making history by becoming the first female to represent The Bahamas in a throwing event final at the world youth championships on Wednesday, Serena Brown came back in her second event of the championships and failed to make the cut.
July 16, 2015
Stubbs excited to have CAC Championships return to The Bahamas
The Ministry of Tourism has thrown its full support behind the 43rd Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships, set for October 1-4, at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort here in The Bahamas.
July 16, 2015
Young athletes get on track at world youth championships
Javan Martin came into the ninth International Association of Athletics Federations? (IAAF) World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia, as the fifth-fastest youth athlete in the world, but it was a struggle for him just to make the semi-finals of the boys 100 meters (m) yesterday, as he finished in a three-way tie for 12th overall in the opening round heats.
Arianna wins bronze for The Bahamas!
July 15, 2015
Arianna wins bronze for The Bahamas!
Obviously feeding off the momentum from her home crowd, Canadian Chantal Van Landeghem breezed through the waters to shock her more high-profiled opponents, American Natalie Coughlin and Bahamian Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, as the first night of swimming of the 17th Pan American Games got underway last night.
Gibson, Stuart rack up wins over the weekend
July 13, 2015
Gibson, Stuart rack up wins over the weekend
Bahamian Jeffery Gibson is rounding into form at exactly the right time, and Bianca Stuart is maintaining her consistency as the season progresses.
July 13, 2015
Shaunae Miller blasts world-class field in Switzerland
The smile on Shaunae Miller's face at the end of her 400 meters (m) Diamond League race on Thursday said it all!
Gardiner takes down Merritt in Budapest
July 08, 2015
Gardiner takes down Merritt in Budapest
There's little doubt now, that young Steven Gardiner, just 19 years old, is among the world's elite in the men's 400 meters (m).
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