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UPDATE: Adaejah T. Hodge exits in 200m Semi-finals @ Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, Paris, France- The dream debut run for 18-year-old [British] Virgin Islands sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge at the Olympic Games in Paris ended in the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m event at Stade de France today, August 5, 2024.
RBVIYC wishes Thad A. Lettsome ‘Bon Chance’ ahead of Paris Olympics
NANNY CAY, VI- After many years of hard work, commitment and sheer determination, Thad A. Lettsome’s dream to compete at the Olympic Games has finally come true.
Tokyo Olympics: McMaster 4th in fastest ever 400m Hurdles race
TOKYO, Japan- In one of the greatest 400m Hurdles race in history, one that saw the World Record broken, Virgin Islands track superstar Kyron A. McMaster clocked a Personal Best effort and National Record to place fourth in the highly anticipated final at the Olympic Games in Tokyo on August 2, 2021 (VI time).
VI’s Elinah Phillip breaks National Record with non-advancing time in Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan- Virgin Islands swimmer Elinah Phillip swam a Personal Best and National Record to finish second in her 50m Freestyle Heat at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, minutes ago, July 30, 2021.
McMaster & Phillip appear for VI in Olympic march past
TOKYO, Japan- Swimmer Elinah Phillip, in her second Olympic Games appearance, was the flag bearer for the [British] Virgin Islands at the ‘parade of nations’ (referred to as march past) at the Opening Ceremony of the games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan today, Friday, July 23, 2021.
BVIOC President pleased with VI's Olympic progress
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games came to a close in a festive celebration of the 31st Olympiad on Sunday August 21, 2016, the Virgin Islands (VI) delegation of athletes, coaches, physiotherapist and doctor returned home with unforgettable experiences and memories.
Swimmer Elinah Phillip set to be VI’s youngest Olympian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Swimmer Elinah Phillip will become the territory’s youngest athlete to compete at an Olympic Games when she takes to the pool for the 50m freestyle on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Virtual Olympic Games?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Competitive video gaming - known as e-sports - should be included in the Olympic Games, the creator of World of Warcraft Rob Pardo has claimed.
Harney Westwood & Riegels donates 10k to BVIOC!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Recognizing the importance and expense of participating in the Olympic Games, Richard Peters, on behalf of Harney Westwood and Reigels, on Tuesday November 15 2011, handed over a $10,000 cheque to the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC).