Sean Trott and Stepanka Sprincova delivered masterclasses in road racing to be crowned the male and female champions of the 2026 Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run. The popular point-to-point course saw a competitive field of runners line up at the start in Warwick before navigating the winding roads to the finish line at the Lindo’s storefront in Devonshire.
In the men’s elite field, Trott asserted his dominance early and never looked back, crossing the line in a winning time of 33:46. His performance left the rest of the chasing pack battling for the remaining podium spots. Dennis Mbelenzi secured a resilient second-place finish, stopping the clock at 36:04, while Adam Prunty rounded out the top three with a well-earned time of 36:36.
The women’s title was claimed by the clinical Sprincova, who produced an exceptional run to finish thirteenth overall among the entire field. Clocking in at 41:04, she maintained a comfortable gap over her nearest rival, Teresa Ruiz, who crossed the line as the second female finisher in 41:50. The final spot on the women’s podium was secured by Kristen Robinson, who finished twenty-fourth overall in a time of 43:33 to cap off a morning of high-quality distance running on the island.
Tears & Triumphs at KPMG Races in Botanical Gardens
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The Botanical Gardens was a scene of both smiles and tears as the next generation of Bermudian distance runners gathered for the KPMG Round the Grounds Junior Running Races. The day began with the youngest competitors in the four-year-old category and concluded with a high-stakes finale featuring the teenage elite in the thirteen to sixteen age group.
Lucas Ferreira and Tammy Richardson-Augustus were the standout performers in the premier mile event, being crowned the male and female champions of the thirteen to sixteen years old category. Ferreira displayed a clinical finishing kick to stop the clock at 5:33.61, while Richardson-Augustus secured the female title by finishing second overall in a time of 5:37.37.
In the eleven to twelve years old mile, Evelyn Fahy delivered one of the most dominant performances of the afternoon. Fahy was the first athlete across the line regardless of gender, recording a rapid winning time of 5:19.42. Joshua Cann claimed the male title in the same age bracket, finishing behind Fahy with a time of 6:09.55.
The competition remained fierce in the nine to ten years old mile division. Nolan Horrobin emerged victorious in the boys' race, leading the field home in 5:26.14. He was followed by Tru Dillas in second place with a time of 5:33.68, while Emilio Roberts Pitcher secured the final spot on the podium after being clocked at 5:36.13.
In the girls' nine to ten years old category, Kamari Brooks-Gibbons claimed the gold with a well-paced run of 6:02.32. Freya Dunkle earned the silver medal in 6:11.65, finishing just ahead of Liliana Corbett, who completed the podium with a third-place time of 6:17.37. The event once again highlighted the depth of young athletic talent on the island as families and supporters cheered the competitors through the challenging garden course.
Woollins and Durkin Claim Top Honours at Fidelity 5K
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The local road running season reached another high point as a competitive field gathered for the Fidelity 5K Run and Walk. In a morning defined by tactical racing along the scenic Crow Lane and Harbour Road circuit, Philip Woollins and Colette Durkin emerged as the standout performers to claim the overall male and female titles.
Woollins, who has been in fine form throughout the winter months, delivered a clinical performance to distance himself from the chasing pack. He crossed the finish line in 17 minutes and 51 seconds, showcasing the same speed that saw him clinch the Butterfield & Vallis 5K title just last month. He was closely pursued by Corey Brunton, who pushed the pace in the final mile to secure second place in 17:59, while Mike Neill rounded out the men’s podium with a strong finish of 18:11.
The women's race saw Durkin exert her authority early on. Durkin, placing an impressive fifth overall in the combined field, stopped the clock at 18:42 to secure a comfortable victory. Her performance marks a significant step up from her recent second-place finish in January and cements her status as one of the island's premier female distance runners.
Stepanka Sprincova continued her consistent run of podium finishes, taking the second female spot and seventh overall with a time of 19:00. The final spot on the women's podium went to Teresa Ruiz, who broke the 20-minute barrier with a time of 20:00 flat to finish 14th in the overall standings.
The event, which serves as a memorial to David Saul and supports Dementia Bermuda, once again drew a significant turnout of both competitive runners and charity walkers, reinforcing the community spirit that defines the Bermuda road running calendar.
Brislane Helps Tonbridge Claim National Cross Country Glory
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Jake Brislane and his Tonbridge Athletic Club teammates produced a tactical masterclass to secure the English National Cross Country Championships in Sedgefield, County Durham. Competing against a formidable field representing sixty-eight different clubs, Tonbridge overcame the odds to lift the title in a race defined by endurance and grit.
Defending champions Bristol and West AC entered the competition as overwhelming favourites, boasting five of their six scorers from the previous year’s dominant victory. The early stages of the twelve-kilometre race seemed to confirm the pre-race predictions. After the opening lap of three, Bristol appeared to be coasting toward a successful title defence, holding a commanding lead of one hundred and thirty points compared to the one hundred and ninety held by Tonbridge.
The momentum shifted dramatically as the runners entered the second lap. James Kingston spearheaded the Tonbridge resurgence, locked in a fierce battle for the individual lead with Derby’s Hugo Milner. Behind them, Tee Higgins produced a phenomenal performance just one week after claiming a bronze medal over three thousand metres at the UK Indoor Championships. Higgins displayed exceptional stamina to climb from twelfth place after the first lap to finish fifth overall in a time of thirty-eight minutes and thirty-four seconds.
The victory was built on a foundation of perfectly paced performances across the scoring six. Alex Howard secured sixteenth place in thirty-nine minutes and twenty-five seconds, followed closely by Jamie Macdonald in thirtieth with a time of thirty-nine minutes and fifty-four seconds. Jake Brislane played a pivotal role in the final tally, finishing thirty-third in forty minutes and four seconds, while Ben Cole rounded out the scoring in thirty-eighth at forty minutes and eleven seconds.
This collective effort saw Tonbridge amass one hundred and twenty-four points, comfortably eclipsing Bristol’s final total of one hundred and fifty-nine. The result marks a significant achievement for the club, who led a top five that was completed by a strong northern contingent including Salford, Leeds, and Newark.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Roach ‘Battle Ready’ for American debut in North Carolina
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Bermudian welterweight Adrian Roach has declared himself "war ready" as he prepares to make his professional debut in the United States next month.
The 23-year-old, known as "AR-15," will step into the ring in North Carolina on March 21 for his third professional bout. Roach heads into the contest with a flawless 2–0 record, having secured victories in his opening two fights since turning professional last June. His last outing saw him travel to Mexicali, Mexico, where he overcame Víctor Emanuel López in a disciplined four-round performance.
Roach has described this current training camp as the most intense of his career to date. "I think this is the hardest I’ve ever really trained for a camp," Roach said to islandstats.com. "Everything is moving really well. I’m well motivated, and I really want to get this win."
His opponent, whose name was finalized only yesterday, is a seasoned campaigner known for upsetting undefeated prospects. Roach, however, remains unfazed by the step up in competition. "This opponent is good; he’s known for upsetting undefeated fighters or giving them a real good fight," Roach noted. "But we’re taking challenges early in our career because we believe in our skill set as a team."
Roach is also calling on the Bermudian community for support, both in the stands and through potential partnerships. For those in North Carolina or nearby Charlotte, he encouraged fans to make the trip: "If any Bermudians are out in North Carolina, come through... it’s a direct flight from Bermuda." He also extended an invitation to Bermudian-owned businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities as he continues to represent the island on the global stage.
