Bermudian athletes Miles Outerbridge, Arima Turner, and Amaris Munya delivered a series of clinical performances at The First Academy Royal Invitational in Orlando, propelling their Montverde Academy teammates to the top of the podium.
The meet saw the Eagles girls' squad capture the overall team championship in a field of seven, while the boys' team secured a solid fourth-place finish.
Outerbridge was the standout performer in the boys' division, completing a dominant sprint double. Outerbridge first showcased his explosive power in the 60 metres, clocking a winning time of 7.01 seconds. He then returned to the track for the 150-metre dash, where he once again outclassed the field to take the victory in 16.36 seconds.
The success continued in the girls' events as Arima Turner asserted her authority in the short sprints. Turner claimed the 60-metre title with a sharp 7.79-second performance, leading a Montverde sweep of the top positions. In the middle-distance events, Amaris Munya demonstrated her tactical maturity in a competitive 1500-metre race, securing a second-place finish in five minutes and seven seconds to help bolster the team's points tally.
In the field, Zydon Furbert represented the Bermudian contingent in the shot put. Competing in a deep field of throwers, Furbert finished 11th overall with a best mark of 8.69 metres.
The collective effort of the Bermudian athletes played a pivotal role in Montverde's early-season success, providing a significant momentum boost as the team prepares for the upcoming regional championships in March.
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