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VI wins again @ Chess Olympiad
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Team Virgin Islands (VI) had an impressive day during Round 5 of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) 45th Chess Olympiad yesterday, Sunday, September 15, 2024, achieving the team’s highest number of individual, and team wins to date and bringing in 5.5 points.
VI gets first win @ Chess Olympiad in Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary- The Virgin Islands took its first win at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) 45th Chess Olympiad which is currently underway in Budapest, Hungary.
Kyron A. McMaster ‘has made the nation proud’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has congratulated Kyron A. McMaster for his historic feat at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
UPDATE: Hodge 7th in Women's 200m semis in Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge of the [British] Virgin Islands has bowed out of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest after placing 7th in the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m today, August 24, 2023.
Silver! Kyron A. McMaster wins VI’s 1st medal @ World Championships
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Before the race, commentators were billing it as a heavyweight event worthy of pay per view status and that it was going to be among the three fastest men in the world in the Final of the 400m Hurdles at the World Athletic Championships in Budapest. Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands; however, was not to be left out.
17-year-old Adaejah T. Hodge reaches 200m semifinals on World C/Ships debut
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Making a first appearance at the World Athletics Championships today, August 23, 2023, Adaejah T. Hodge placed fourth in her heat in a time of 22.82 seconds, which was enough to eventually squeeze her into the semi-finals in Budapest, Hungary.
UPDATE: McMaster blazes into 400m Hurdles Final @ 2023 World C/Ships
BUDAPEST, Hungary- The eighth fastest man ever in the 400m Hurdles, Mr Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands, is in the final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
McMaster, Hodge & Brathwaite to rep VI @ Worlds in Budapest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) has announced that the [British] Virgin Islands will have a total of three qualified athletes competing at the World Outdoor Championship scheduled to take place in Budapest from August 19 to August 27, 2023.
Coach confident Kyron A. McMaster can run sub-47secs in Budapest
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Well-known track coach Gary Evans believes [British] Virgin Islands hurdler Kyron A. McMaster can dip under 47 seconds for a podium spot when the competes at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest in August.