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Friday, July 03, 2026
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Raynor Highlighted in World Athletics Interview
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Donna Raynor has dedicated decades of her life to leadership and service in athletics. She is a former president of the Bermuda National Athletics Association and is now a World Athletics Council Member. Through her work with World Athletics’ Gender Leadership Taskforce and as Chair of the NACAC Gender Leadership Committee, she continues to advocate for greater representation of women in sport.
Raynor recently reflected on the experiences that have shaped her journey, the barriers she has had to overcome, and why supporting the next generation of women leaders in athletics matters now more than ever.
You have spent decades in athletics administration and leadership. What first inspired you to pursue a career in this space?
"I have been involved in athletics since the age of 14. After earning a track scholarship, returning to Bermuda and representing the country in competition, I became increasingly aware that our athletics programme was beginning to decline. Determined to contribute to its revival, I chose to become involved from an administrative standpoint. I subsequently ran for the position of President and served in that role for 12 years, during which I worked to restore and strengthen the programme. Having stepped down, I felt a strong desire to contribute at the international level and therefore pursued a position on the World Athletics Council, following my service on NACAC committees and World Athletics commissions."
Looking back on your journey, which experiences or moments shaped you most as a leader?
"Building a strong team, cultivating meaningful relationships within my community – particularly with the media – earning the respect of those around me, and supporting Bermudian athletes in achieving their goals are all matters of deep importance to me. These principles play a significant role in shaping my leadership and informing the manner in which I serve others."
What barriers did you encounter as a woman rising through sports governance, and how did you overcome them?
"As a woman, I often felt that I had to work much harder to earn respect, be taken seriously, and prove myself. I put myself forward for several board positions, including our national organizing committee, and I was never afraid to share my opinions during meetings. I also submitted ideas and led committees to demonstrate that I had a great deal to contribute and that I was knowledgeable. There were times when I had to make a deliberate effort to ensure that my voice was heard. I faced similar challenges in my professional life, so I brought that same determination into sport – pushing hard to make sure my voice was heard, respected and valued."
Was there a defining moment when you realized your voice and influence could help create opportunities and change for other women in sport?
"Fortunately, most of my team has been women, and throughout my career I have made it a priority to help women develop their skills because I have always believed that is important. As I mentioned earlier, women often have to give more than 100% to prove themselves. Having held leadership roles in both my professional life and athletics, and having faced many challenges myself, I wanted to make the path easier for other women by sharing my experiences and how I overcame those obstacles."
Click Here to see the Full Raynor Leadership Story
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Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Smith & Dailey Crowned Grateful Miles 5K Classic Champions
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Sanchez Smith and Christine Dailey stormed to commanding victories at the 2026 Grateful Miles 5K Classic, leaving the rest of the field in their wake.
On a day tailored for fast times, Smith controlled the men’s elite race from the front, while Dailey produced a stunning top-five overall finish to secure the women's crown in dominant fashion.
In the men's field, Sanchez Smith proved to be a class apart. Setting a blistering tempo from the gun, Smith gradually broke away from the chasing pack to cross the finish line in a stellar time of 17 minutes and 7 seconds.
Such was Smith's superiority, he had time to savour the moment, crossing the line a comfortable 30 seconds ahead of his nearest rival.
Oliver Brunnock led the chase to secure a hard-earned second place in 17:37, while Domico Watson completed the podium positions, coming home third in 18:41.
If the men’s race was a showcase of controlled aggression, the women’s race was a masterclass in pure dominance by Christine Dailey.
Dailey not only decimated the women’s field but also embarrassed most of the men’s elite, crossing the line a phenomenal fourth overall in a time of 19:55.
By the time Dailey took the tape, she had opened up a massive chasm of 1 minute and 16 seconds over her nearest competitor.
The battle for the remaining podium spots was fought further down the tracking sheets. Evelyn Fahy secured a highly impressive top-10 overall finish, claiming the runner-up spot in the women's category with a time of 21:11.
Lynsey Palmer rounded out the top three women, finishing 23rd overall in 22:27 on a memorable day of racing.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Grateful Miles 5K Classic Results
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Monday, June 22, 2026
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Lindo's Presents Bermuda Diabetes Association Healthy Cheque
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The 2026 Lindo’s-to-Lindo’s has raised $27,730.62 for the Bermuda Diabetes Association with its annual event, held on March 8th this year.
The event marks the biggest fundraising event of the year for the Bermuda DiabetesAssociation and this year’s funds will go towards supporting the charity’s educational programmes and free health screenings, as well as its overall mission.As usual, the event featured a 10k competitive run, a 4-mile competitive walk and a 4-mile fun run/walk, drawing 1,129 participants.
The course began at Lindo’s FamilyFoods in Warwick and finished at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire. Since its inception in 1999, Lindo’s-to-Lindo’s has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support diabetes prevention and care on the island.With diabetes affecting approximately one in eight adults in Bermuda, and the same number estimated to be at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, the Bermuda DiabetesAssociation continues to focus on prevention, early detection, education and affordable access to care.
In 2025, the Association screened 423 individuals through its community health initiatives, helping to identify risk factors and support earlier intervention for diabetes and related complications.Pictured at the cheque presentation were Zach Moniz, Manager at Lindo’s; LoriRockhead, Executive Director of the Bermuda Diabetes Association; Lucy Monkman,Office Manager at Sompo; and Dante Leverock, Wellness Coordinator at Allshores.
Zach Moniz, Manager at Lindo’s, said: “More than a quarter of a century and hundreds of thousands of dollars later, we’re so pleased to see that this event still brings out the best in our community. We’re proud to have raised almost $28,000 this year for the BermudaDiabetes Association and we look forward to continuing to support their mission of reducing the prevalence of diabetes and improving the lives of all people affected by the condition.”
Lori Rockhead, Executive Director of the Bermuda Diabetes Association, shared: "Each year, Lindo's to Lindo's plays a vital role in helping us serve the community. The funds raised directly support our free health screenings, educational programmes and outreach initiatives, enabling us to improve access to care and empower more people to take charge of their health. We are incredibly grateful to Lindo's, MAAC and all of our sponsors and participants for making this event possible.”Organised by the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club (MAAC) and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletics Association, the Lindo’s-to-Lindo’s event is also supported by BGA,Bermuda Import & Export Co., Butterfield & Vallis, Europa Imports, Island HealthServices, Barritt’s, Warwick Academy, Sompo and Allshores. MAAC once again played a vital role in organising and delivering the event.
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Sunday, June 07, 2026
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Woollins & Sprincova Win Race for Memories
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Philip Woollins and Stepanka Sprincova claimed dominant victories as a stacked field took to the scenic coastal roads for the annual Race for Memories 5K in St George's.
Under pristine conditions on the historic eastern end, Woollins set a blistering tempo from the gun to secure the overall and men's titles, crossing the line in an impressive 19 minutes and 15 seconds.
The battle for the remaining podium spots was a fiercely contested affair. Jonah Faria pushed hard on the technical coastal straights to secure second place in 19:41, closely followed by John Carreiro, who rounded out the top three just nine seconds later in 19:50.
In the women's field, Sprincova produced a stunning, clinical performance, finishing fourth overall out of the entire field. She effortlessly clinched the women's crown with a stellar time of 19:54—the only female athlete to break the 20-minute barrier on the day.
Bradie Hogg secured a brilliant second place in the women's division, stopping the clock at 21:06 to finish seventh overall, while Melissa Logie produced a strong run of 21:54 to claim the final spot on the podium.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Race for Memories 5K Results
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Sunday, June 07, 2026
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2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race Update
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The tactical landscape of the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race has fractured dramatically, as pace-setters Time Machine stage a spectacular blue-water breakaway to put clear daylight between themselves and the chasing pack.
Following the fleet's initial departure from Maryland, the open ocean has delivered a punishing test of endurance across the 753-mile marathon. Yet, it is the crew aboard Time Machine who have seized total control of the narrative in the Atlantic.
According to the latest tracking data, the frontrunner has swallowed up an impressive 445 nautical miles of ocean real estate. While a daunting 328 miles of volatile ocean still stand between their hull and the coveted finish line at St David’s Light, the leaders have fundamentally altered the psychological pressure of the race.
Behind the runaway leader, a fierce tactical stalemate has emerged for the remaining podium steps, with the chasing yachts separated by mere fractions after days at sea.
Aurora leads the hunting pack in second place, having covered 406 nautical miles with 366 miles left to sail. They hold a razor-thin advantage over Tenacious in third, who sits just five miles further back on 401 nautical miles run (370 miles to finish).
The high-seas chess match shows no signs of slowing down in the battle for fourth and fifth. Defiance and Harmony are locked in an absolute dead heat, matching each other stride-for-stride on 396 nautical miles logged, each with exactly 378 miles remaining until they reach the relief of Bermuda's shores.
With the fleet navigating the complex, shifting currents and unpredictable thermal boundaries of the offshore route, the next 24 hours will prove critical as the chasing pack attempts to engineer a counter-attack before Time Machine disappears over the horizon.
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