Bermuda at the 1988 Summer Olympics

Bermuda at the
1988 Summer Olympics
IOC codeBER
NOCBermuda Olympic Association
Websitewww.olympics.bm
in Seoul
Competitors12 (11 men, 1 woman) in 6 sports
Flag bearer Clarence Saunders
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Bermuda was represented at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea by the Bermuda Olympic Association.

In total, 12 athletes including 11 men and one woman represented Bermuda in six different sports including athletics, boxing, equestrian, sailing, swimming and tennis.

Competitors

In total, 12 athletes represented Bermuda at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea across six different sports.[1]

Sport Men Women Total
Athletics 5 0 5
Boxing 1 – 1
Equestrian 1 1 2
Sailing 2 0 2
Swimming 1 0 1
Tennis 1 0 1
Total 11 1 12

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics

In total, five Bermudan athletes participated in the athletics events – Troy Douglas in the men's 200 m and the men's 400 m, Bill Trott in the men's 100 m, Clarence Nick Saunders in the men's high jump, Mike Watson in the men's 800 m and the men's 1,500 m and Brian Wellman in the men's triple jump.[1]

The heats for the men's 100 m took place on 23 September 1988. Trott finished seventh in his heat in a time of 10.69 seconds and he did not advance to the quarter-finals.[2]

The heats for the men's 800 m took place on 23 September 1988. Watson finished fifth in his heat in a time of one minute 50.16 seconds and he did not advance to the quarter-finals.[3]

The heats for the men's 400 m took place on 24 September 1988. Douglas finished second in his heat in a time of 45.69 seconds as he advanced to the quarter-finals. The quarter-finals took place on 25 September 1988. Douglas finished eighth in his quarter-final in a time of 46.28 and he did not advance to the semi-finals.[4]

The heats for the men's 200 m took place on 26 September 1988. Douglas finished second in his heat in a time of 20.91 seconds as he advanced to the quarter-finals. The quarter-finals took place later the same day. Douglas finished third in his quarter-final in a time of 20.7 as he advanced to the semi-finals. The semi-finals took place on 28 September 1988. Douglas finished eighth in his semi-final in a time of 20.84 and he did not advance to the final.[5]

The heats for the men's 1,500 m took place on 29 September 1988. Watson finished 10th in his heat in a time of three minutes 46.49 seconds and he did not advance to the semi-finals.[6]

Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Troy Douglas 200 m 20.91 2 Q 20.70 3 Q 20.84 8 did not advance
400 m 45.69 2 Q 46.28 8 did not advance
Bill Trott 100 m 10.69 87 did not advance
Mike Watson 800 m 1:50.16 45 did not advance
1,500 m 3:46.49 39 did not advance

The qualifying round for the men's triple jump took place on 23 September 1988. Wellman contested qualifying group B. His best jump of 15.47 m came on his third and final attempt but it was ultimately not far enough to advance to the final and he finished 34th overall.[7]

The qualifying round for the men's high jump took place on 24 September 1988. Saunders contested qualifying group A. He passed 2.28 m on his first attempt and advanced to the final in fourth place. The final took place the following day. Saunders passed 2.34 m on his first attempt but his attempts at 2.36 m and 2.38 m failed and he finished fifth overall – 2 cm behind the bronze medal winners.[8]

Athlete Event Qualification Final
Distance Position Distance Position
Clarence Nick Saunders High jump 2.28 4 Q 2.34 5
Brian Wellman Triple jump 15.47 33 did not advance

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 1988 Summer Olympics

In total, one Bermudan athlete participated in the boxing events – Quinn Paynter in the light middleweight category.[1]

The first round of the light middleweight category took place on 20 September 1988. Paynter received a bye to the second round. The second round took place on 24 September 1988. Paynter defeated Johnny de Lima of Denmark to advance. The third round took place on 26 September 1988. Paynter lost to Vincenzo Nardiello of Italy.[9]

Athlete Event 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Rank
Quinn Paynter Light middleweight BYE  Johnny de Lima (DEN)
W RSC-3 		 Vincenzo Nardiello (ITA)
L KO-2 		did not advance

Equestrian

Main article: Equestrian at the 1988 Summer Olympics

In total, two Bermudan athletes participated in the equestrian events – Carol Ann Blackman and Peter S. Gray in the eventing individual.[1]

The eventing individual took place from 19 to 22 September 1988. Gray was ranked 37th in the dressage, 32nd in the cross-country and 30th in the show jumping as he finished in 31st place. Blackman did not finish.[10]

Athlete Horse Event Eventing Total
Dressage Cross-country Jumping
Penalties Rank Penalties Total Rank Penalties Total Rank Total Rank
Carol Ann Blackman Sneak Preview Individual 92.60 47 DNF did not advance DNF
Peter S. Gray Somers 75.60 37 149.60 225.20 33 15.50 240.70 31 240.70 31

Sailing

Main article: Sailing at the 1988 Summer Olympics

In total, two Bermudan athletes participated in the sailing events – Eddie Bardgett and Glenn Astwood in the tornado.[1]

The seven races in the tornado took place from 20 to 27 September 1988. Bardgett and Astwood recorded their best finish in race five when they placed 12th. In total, the pair accumulated a net 135 points and finished 18th overall.[11]

Athlete Event Race Net points Final rank
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Eddie Bardgett
Glenn Astwood 		Tornado 17 15 18 20 12 17 RET 135.0 18

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics

In total, one Bermudan athlete participated in the swimming events – Victor Ruberry in the men's 100 m breaststroke.[1]

The heats for the men's 100 m breaststroke took place on 18 September 1988. Ruberry finished eighth in his heat in a time of one minute 9.49 seconds which was ultimately not fast enough to advance to the finals.[12]

Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Victor Ruberry 100 m breaststroke 1:09.49 53 did not advance

Tennis

Main article: Tennis at the 1988 Summer Olympics

In total, one Bermudan athlete participated in the tennis events – Stephen Alger in the men's singles.[1]

The first round of the men's singles took place on 20 and 21 September 1988. Alger lost in straight sets, 6–3 6–4 6–2, to Jakob Hlasek of Switzerland.[13]

Athlete Event Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final / BM
Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Opposition
Score 		Rank
Stephen Alger Singles  Jakob Hlasek (SUI)
L 3–6, 4–6, 2-6 		did not advance

References

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  2. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, 100 metres, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  3. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, 800 metres, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  4. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, 400 metres, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  5. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, 200 metres, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  6. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, 1,500 metres, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  7. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, Triple Jump, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  8. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, High Jump, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  9. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, Light-Middleweight (≤71 kilograms), Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  10. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, Individual, Open". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  11. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, Multihull (Tornado), Open". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  12. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, 100 metres Breaststroke, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  13. ^ "1988 Summer Olympics, Singles, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
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