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Saturday, March 14, 2026
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Wade Agonizingly Close as Carifta Window Slams Shut
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 Kelise Wade Taking Off IslandStats.com
While several athletes have already secured their places on the plane, the day was defined by the narrowest of margins. Kelise Wade, competing in the Under-17 Women’s 400 Meter Dash, delivered a gritty performance that brought the crowd to its feet. Wade stopped the clock at 58.48 seconds, which was a Personal Best, a valiant effort that saw her finish less than half a second shy of the 58.14 qualifying standard. It was a heartbreaking result for the young sprinter, who has shown consistent improvement throughout the qualifying series.
The conclusion of the meet marks the official end of the qualifying window. BNAA officials are now expected to convene for a final selection meeting, with the official team announcement scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th.
Selection will be a complex task for the association, as they weigh automatic qualifiers against those who have hovered consistently near the standards. To date, the squad features a strong core of talent that have met the standards including sprinters Amara Samuels and Miles Outerbridge, and middle-distance specialists Sanchez Smith, Elena Bortoli, and Gianluca Bortoli.
As the focus shifts from the track to the selection room, the anticipation within the local athletics community is at an all-time high. For those who have met the criteria, the journey to the Kirani James Athletic Stadium begins in earnest. For those who fell just short, the focus will inevitably turn to the upcoming domestic season and the lessons learned during a grueling qualifying campaign.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Bermuda National Athletics Associations March 14th Results
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Friday, March 13, 2026
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Furbert Punches Carifta Ticket Blazing 400m Run in Florida
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Bermuda’s Zydon Furbert has officially added his name to the traveling squad for the 2026 Carifta Games, producing a clinical performance at the Highlander Classic in Orlando to smash the qualifying standard.
Representing the elite Montverde Academy, Furbert arrived at the Lake Highland Prep track knowing exactly what was required. After coming agonizingly close to the mark earlier this month, the versatile sophomore left nothing to chance in his latest outing.
Lining up in Heat 6 of the Boys Varsity 400 Meters, Furbert delivered a textbook display of speed and tactical pacing. He tore through the final 100 meters to win the heat in a blistering 48.86 seconds.
The performance was significantly better than the required Under-17 Bermuda National Athletics Association (BNAA) standard of 50.44. By shaving nearly two seconds off the benchmark, Furbert has signaled himself as a genuine medal contender for the regional showpiece in Grenada.
Furbert’s qualification is the latest success story for the "Bermuda Connection" at Montverde Academy. Having only joined the Florida-based institution in January, his transition from the football pitch to the track has been seamless.
The result is particularly impressive given that Furbert had previously focused heavily on his football commitments with the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA). His ability to hit such an elite time so early in the outdoor season suggests there is plenty more to come as he sharpens his form for April.
Furbert joins a growing list of Bermudian track stars—including the likes of Miles Outerbridge and Sanchez Smith—who have already secured their spots for the games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium.
With the BNAA qualifying window nearing its conclusion, Furbert’s breakthrough provides a significant boost to the national team’s medal prospects in the quarter-mile events. As the team prepares to depart for Grenada, all eyes will be on whether Furbert can lower his time even further on the international stage.
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Friday, March 13, 2026
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Berkeley Institute Crowned Track & Field Champions
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 The Berkeley Institute swept all Divisions in winning the 2026 Senior School Track and Field Championships. Berkeley accumulated 699.50 on their way to another track and field title. Saltus grammar school finished in second with 432 with Warwick Academy finishing in third with 300.33.
Riana Robinson from Saltus grammar was named Under 16 champion after winning the 800 and 1500 meter events while finishing second in the 3000. The Over 16 girls title was shared between two triple winners. Amara Samuels lit the track on fire as the BHS student cruised to wins in the 100 and 200 sprint double. Berkeley's Kelise Wade collected each colour medal after winning the 400, finished second in the 800 and third in the 200 meter events.
Saltus Grammar's Jaeda Grant claimed first in the 800, 1500 and 3000 while Lashee Jones from Berkeley won the sprinting trifecta of 100, 200 and 400 meters. Azari Jones from Berkeley had three second place finishes in the 400, 800 and 1500 meters.
Chaz Edmead scored maximum points for Saltus in the Under 16 Division winning the Long, High and Triple Jump events. Amir Weller also starred, winning the 100 and 200 meters while finishing second in the 400 meters. Saltus' Sanchez Smith followed up his record breaking 3000 meters with two second place finishes in the 800 and 1500.
Surii Russell starred in the Over 16 Division. The Bermuda Institute student won the 800 and 400 meters while finishing second in 200 meters. Other standout performers were Berkeley pair Hurven Burgess who won 200 meter gold while finishing second in the 100 and 400 and Jahir Smith Mora who added silvers in the javelin and shot put to his discus gold. Warwick academy's jackson Langley followed his 1500 meter gold with seconds in the 800 and 3000 meters.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 BSSF Senior School Inter-School Sports Combined Team Scores
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
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Famous Soars to High Jump Victory at JD Martin Invitational
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Bermudian high jump star Sakari Famous continued her impressive indoor form recently, securing top spot on the podium at the JD Martin Invitational 2026. Competing at the Oklahoma-Mosier Indoor Track in Norman, Oklahoma, Famous delivered a clinical performance to win the Women’s High Jump against a competitive collegiate and open field.
The 26-year-old entered the competition at the 1.73m mark, showcasing her experience by clearing the height on her very first attempt. As the bar was raised to 1.78m, Famous maintained her flawless record, soaring over the bar on her first try to effectively seal the victory.
With the win secured, the bar was moved to 1.83m as Famous looked to push toward her indoor national record. Despite three determined efforts, she was unable to clear the height on this occasion, but her winning leap of 1.78m was more than enough to claim the gold medal.
This latest success in Oklahoma further solidifies Famous’s standing as one of the region’s premier jumpers. Having already established herself as a national record holder, her ability to consistently clear heights nearing the 1.80m mark early in the season bodes well for her upcoming international commitments.
The JD Martin Invitational win serves as a perfect stepping stone for Famous as she continues to build momentum toward the major outdoor championships later this year.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Records Tumble at Senior School Championships
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The opening day of the Senior School Track and Field Championships at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field was defined by historic breakthroughs, as two long-standing middle-distance records were swept aside under the afternoon sun.
Brooklyn Myers provided the first major headline in the Under-16 Girls' 3,000 meters. The Bermuda High School student produced a clinical performance to stop the clock at 11:19.68, shattering a 22-year-old record of 11:32 previously held by the stadium's namesake, Dame Flora Duffy.
The momentum continued just minutes later in the Under-16 Boys' equivalent, where Sanchez Smith of Saltus Grammar carved his own name into the record books. Smith crossed the line in 9:34.44, eclipsing the previous mark of 9:39 established by Cameron Creighton back in 2010.
In the Over-16 Boys' 3,000 meters, a tactical battle between Warwick Academy teammates saw Gianluca Bortoli produce a late, decisive surge to overcome Jackson Langley, taking Gold in 9:13.50. Meanwhile, the Under-16 Girls' race saw a dominant display from Saltus Grammar’s Jaada Grant, who secured victory by over a minute with a time of 12:40.08.
The field events saw a spread of talent across the island's schools.
In the Under-16 Division, Gold medals were claimed by Kenzie Lawrence of Saltus in the Triple Jump, Maya Williams-Johnson from The Berkeley Institute in the Shot Put, and BHS thrower Rachel Kelly in the Discus.
The Over-16 Girls' Division was largely a story of Berkeley dominance, as Haley Trott took the Shot Put Title, Latavia Hayward claimed the High Jump, and Amari Graham secured the Triple Jump. Tatiana Sousa of Warwick Academy provided the resistance to the Berkeley sweep by winning the Discus.
Chaz Edmead emerged as the day's only double individual winner, with the Saltus Grammar student claiming Gold in both the High Jump and Triple Jump in the Under-16 Boys' Division.
Other notable field successes included Jacob Furtado of Berkeley in the Shot Put and A’Jhi Smith, who secured CedarBridge Academy’s first Gold of the meet in the Discus.
In the Over-16 Boys' field events, Saltus Triple Jumper Saezjhor Dent was victorious, while Berkeley students Davont Smith-Richardson and Jahir Smith-Mora took the top spots in the Shot Put and Discus respectively.
As the championships head into the final day on Friday evening, The Berkeley Institute has established a formidable lead in the overall standings. They sit at the summit with 225 points, well ahead of Saltus Grammar on 163.
The Berkeley Girls' team holds a comfortable cushion with 111 points compared to BHS in second with 68, while the Boys' division remains a much tighter affair, with Berkeley leading Saltus by just 14 points.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 BSSF Senior School Inter-School Sports Day One Results
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