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Monday, September 07, 2026
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Munya Helps Montverde to top-15 Finish in Ocala Curtain-Raiser
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Bermudian runner Amaris Munya helped Montverde Academy launch their 2026 cross-country season with a solid showing at the Florida Horse Park Invitational in Ocala.
Competing in a massive field featuring 49 high school programmes, the Montverde girls produced an impressive collective effort to secure 13th place overall in the team standings.
Munya paced the Eagles' scoring pack, crossing the line in 50th position after clocking 20 minutes and 17.0 seconds over the 5,000-metre course.
The performance marks an encouraging start to the autumn campaign for the Bermudian middle-distance specialist, who continues to build endurance heading into the core of the Florida high school cross-country schedule.
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Monday, September 07, 2026
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Brislane & Dailey Cruise to Victories in Curtain-Raiser
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Jake Brislane and Christine Dailey opened Bermuda's road racing season in commanding fashion, capturing the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the 2026 Swan’s Running Club Labour Day 5K.
Fresh from setting a Bermuda national record in the 5,000 metres on the European track circuit last month, Brislane delivered a clinical solo effort, pulling away from the field to break the tape in 15 minutes and 54 seconds.
Kallan Richardson provided the sternest pursuit, taking second place 43 seconds adrift in 16:37, while Sanchez Smith rounded out the podium positions by clocking 17:23 for third.
In the women’s division, Dailey proved a class apart, dominating the female field to cross the line seventh overall in a swift 18:36.
Stepanka Sprincova secured runner-up honours among the women, stopping the clock at 19:23 to place 12th overall, while veteran distance runner Rose-Anna Hoey completed the top three after posting 20:15 for 19th overall.
The accompanying Junior 2.65K race saw Nicolás Gómez Caines and Izzy Stevens crowned champions. Caines produced a dominant front-running display to take the overall tape in 7:29, while Stevens took the junior girls' title after crossing ninth overall in 9:08.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Labour Day 5K & Junior 2.65K Results
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Monday, August 17, 2026
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Brislane Compete in IFAM Outdoor Meet in Belgium
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Bermudian distance runner Jake Brislane produced an impressive performance on the European track circuit, clocking a new national record time of 14 minutes 12.69 seconds at the.
Competing in the men’s 5,000m at the Putbosstadion in Oordegem, Brislane tested himself against a competitive international field on the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze circuit.
The middle-distance specialist maintained a sharp, disciplined pace throughout the 12-and-a-half-lap contest to cross the line in eighth place overall.
His time of 14:12.69 shaved crucial seconds off his previous mark, establishing a new Bermudian national record and continuing his strong trajectory across the summer European track campaign.
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Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Youngster Headed to Training Camp in London
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A talented group of Bermuda’s most promising young runners have travelled to London to take part in an intensive five-day residential middle and long-distance camp.
Organised through the Bermuda National Athletics Association (BNAA), the seven-strong contingent of Sanchez Smith, Ronan Davidge, Spencer Haldeman, Gianluca Bortoli, Elena Bortoli, Riana Robinson, and Sukanya Jobson have made the journey to the United Kingdom for the development programme.
Designed to provide holistic support for emerging distance runners, the residential curriculum extends well beyond endurance mileage on the track.
Over the course of the five days, the athletes will take part in comprehensive educational workshops and practical sessions covering:
Strength & Conditioning: Targeted physical preparation and injury prevention.
Mental Health & Wellbeing: Developing psychological resilience and balance.
Nutrition & Fueling: Optimising diet for high-performance training.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): Education around athlete health and energy availability.
Athlete Development & Periodisation: Structuring training for long-term progression.
Goal Setting & Performance: Establishing structured targets and race strategies.
The camp offers the young Bermudians valuable international exposure, enabling them to test themselves in a high-performance environment, refine their technical foundation, and acquire critical knowledge to support the next phase of their athletic development.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Dame Duffy Honorary Guest Speaker for CBTC
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The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge (“CBTC”) announced that Olympic Gold Medalist Dame Flora Duffy, has agreed to be the honorary guest speaker for the January 2027 race weekend to be held Friday, January 15th through Sunday, January 17th.
Dame Flora Duffy, represented Bermuda in a total of five Olympic Summer Games and won Bermuda’s first gold medal in Triathlon during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. She also was crowned ITU World Triathlon World Champion in 2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022 is a six-time winner of the XTERRAWorld Championships and won Bermuda’s first female Gold medalist in the XXI Commonwealth Games in2018.
Duffy who currently resides in Boulder, Colorado, USA, will return to her island home in January 2027 to speak at the Chubb Triangle Challenge Pasta Dinner, presented and hosted by Global Atlantic Re on January 16th at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. It is expected that Ms. Duffy will participate in some of the races during the weekend as well as engage with participants and sponsors during Bermuda’s premiere international race weekend which consists of 3 days of races: including theButterfield Mile on Friday January 15th, the Allshores 10k & 5k events on Saturday, January 16th, and thePwC full marathon, half marathon, and half marathon relay events on Sunday, January 17th.
Managing Director of Global Atlantic, Darryl Herrick, commented, “Global Atlantic Re is incredibly proud to once again host the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Pasta Dinner, and we couldn't imagine a more fitting guest speaker than Dame Flora Duffy. Flora's achievements speak for themselves, but what has always impressed us most is the way she represents Bermuda—with humility, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
She has inspired generations of Bermudians to dream bigger,work harder, and believe that remarkable things are possible from a small island with a big heart.The Bermuda Triangle Challenge has always been about more than running. It's about bringing our community together and showcasing the very best of Bermuda to visitors from around the world. Having Dame Flora join us for this milestone event makes the weekend even more special. We look forward to welcoming runners, families, and supporters to what promises to be an unforgettable evening and an incredible celebration of Bermuda and one of our nation's greatest ambassadors."
Chubb’s Chief Administration Office Bermuda Operations, Samantha Froud, said “We are delighted to welcome Dame Flora Duffy back to her island home as our honorary guest speaker for the 2027 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge.
Flora is an inspiration to many athletes both in Bermuda and around the world. She has achieved many milestones throughout her career, and we look forward to hearing from her in January.”
Erin Wright, Acting CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority said, “The Chubb Bermuda TriangleChallenge is one of Bermuda’s most enduring sports tourism events, drawing visitors to our shores year after year and contributing to the vibrancy of our winter tourism season. Dame Flora Duffy's remarkable success on the world stage reflects Bermuda's long tradition of punching above its weight, and we are thrilled she will be part of this iconic event.”
Duffy commented “I raced the Butterfield Front Street Mile for the first time in 1997 as a 9-year-old representing Port Royal Primary School. I took part every year through high school — it was always a prestigious event I looked forward to. I am excited to return 30 years later, both as a runner and the guest speaker.”Anna Laura Hocking, Marketing Director for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, stated “Recognized on the global stage as one of the greatest female triathletes of all time, Dame Flora is a legend who transcends Bermuda’s shores. The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge executive committee has long desired to welcome her as Guest Speaker and we are thrilled that vision has now become a reality.
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