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- ↑ "The "we" Davis was referring to were Grand Bahama's Cottrice Robinson, who is back for another sting on the team as a member of the medical staff, and newcomer Cordero Bonamy, who is here in his first capacity as a physiotherapist". The Tribune 242. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ↑ "Pinder heads Bahamas' team to NACAC U-23 Champs". Bahamas Weekly. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ↑ "NACAC Under 23 Championships Results" (PDF). athletics.ca. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ↑ "Bonamy Personal Best". World Athletics. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
