Topic: Florence Allan
EDITORIAL – Results from Rio: Our Olympians, our ambassadors
Cayman’s participation in the Olympics is an important form of recognition that we do have a rightful place, however small, on the grand world stage.
Cayman’s youngest Olympian battled winds in Rio
After five days of battling the winds in Rio’s harbor, Cayman’s Olympic sailor Florence Allan finished the week in 36th place. Allan said she enjoyed competing against the best in the world even though the weather got the better of her.
Rest day for Cayman sailor
Thursday was a rest day for Cayman’s Olympic sailor Florence Allan, who has been battling through this week’s preliminary Laser Radial races.
Strong winds, high seas lead to DNF for Allan
Florence Allan did not complete finish either of her two Laser Radial races Wednesday in the allowed time, leading to a DNF or “Did Not Finish” rating.
Cayman sailor completes second day
Teenage sailor Florence Allan moved to 35th in the overall standings at the Rio Olympics after an improved day on the water Tuesday.
Allan sails in Rio
Florence Allan, Cayman’s youngest Olympian this year, has completed the first two of ten races in the Women’s laser radial sailing competition. She will race again twice on Tuesday in the choppy Rio harbor.
Cayman athletes take on Rio
Cayman’s Olympic athletes, led by flag-bearer Ronald Forbes, joined thousands of athletes from around the world Friday in the parade of nations at the 2016 Summer Games opening ceremony in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Cayman’s Allan ready to set sail
The youngest athlete representing the Cayman Islands in Rio this year will compete Monday in the “Laser Radial” race.
Celebrate Olympic Games: Rio 2016
The Rio Summer Olympics start Friday, when the best of the best will compete on the world stage.
Dart awards two student scholarships
Olympian Florence Allan is one of two recipients of the Minds Inspired William A. Dart Memorial Scholarship, along with Stephanie Gunby.
Teen Olympic sailor checks out Rio
For 18-year-old Florence Allan, the dream of competing at the Olympics is two weeks away from becoming a reality.
Sailing club sends off future Olympian
Local sailing star Florence Allan heads to Brazil Monday to continue training for the 2015 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
17 compete in StormChaser Regatta
Seventeen sailors weathered wet and windy conditions early this month at the annual 2016 StormChaser Regatta.
