ETH & Noah Lyles to Compete at Bermuda Grand Prix

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is set to bring her lightning pace to Bermuda’s USATF Grand Prix on April 28.

The five-time Olympic gold medallist, renowned for her historic sprint double victories at consecutive Olympics, will headline an impressive lineup of international track stars, promising an electrifying day of athletics at the Flora Duffy Stadium.

She shares the exclusive distinction with Usain Bolt of clinching the 100 and 200 meters gold at back-to-back Olympics, a feat she achieved in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and Tokyo.

Her victories placed her in the pantheon of sprinting legends, alongside Bolt and Florence Griffith-Joyner.

Thompson-Herah’s personal best of 10.54 seconds in the 100 meters is tantalisingly close to Griffith-Joyner’s world record of 10.49 seconds, set in 1988, a mark that remains the pinnacle of women’s sprinting.

Her participation in Bermuda is a testament to her enduring dominance and dedication to the sport.

Thompson-Herah’s presence at the USATF Grand Prix not only elevates the event, but also serves as an inspiration to athletes and fans.

Among those looking to share the spotlight with Thompson-Herah is Noah Lyles, the 200 meters bronze medallist from the United States, who is no stranger to the island’s fervent athletics community.

The event also holds special significance for Bermuda’s own Olympic hopefuls, triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief and middle-distance runner Dage Minors.