Furbert Flies to Long Jump Gold as Pacers Impress in Maryland
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The Bermuda Pacers Track Club have made an explosive start to their campaign at the PVA 14 & Under National Age-Group Invitational in Landover, Maryland. Competing at the world-class Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, the young Bermudian contingent delivered a series of standout performances on the opening day of action, highlighted by a golden display in the field.
The star of the session was undoubtedly Skye Furbert, who claimed victory in the 9-10 Division Girls Long Jump. Furbert produced a commanding leap of 3.57 metres to secure first place, outclassing a deep field of international talent. Her success was bolstered by teammate Diamond Morris, who secured a respectable fifth-place finish in the same event with a jump of 3.24 metres, ensuring two Bermudians finished in the top five of the age group.
Furbert's dominance was not limited to the sandpit. In the 9-10 Division Girls 200m preliminaries, she showcased her sprinting prowess by clocking a time of 31.87 seconds. The performance was enough to rank her ninth overall and, more importantly, secure a place in the upcoming finals. Giselle Reid-Rubaine also represented the Pacers with grit in the same heats, finishing 19th with a time of 32.47 seconds in what was a highly competitive field.
In the 13-14 Division, the Pacers continued to find success in the field through Amaya Davis. Competing in the Girls Long Jump, Davis delivered a powerful leap of 4.60 metres to finish fourth overall, narrowly missing out on a podium spot. Her busy day continued on the track, where she led the Bermudian trio in the 200m preliminaries, finishing 33rd with a time of 28.22 seconds.
Teammates Mylah Desilva and Ava St Luce rounded out the 13-14 sprint contingent, finishing 39th and 73rd respectively in a massive field of over eighty competitors. While the sprint heats were a test of speed against some of the region's fastest juniors, the results reinforce the Pacers' reputation for producing well-rounded athletes capable of competing on the North American stage.
As the invitational continues throughout the weekend, the focus now shifts to the finals. With Furbert already clutching a gold medal and preparing for her sprint final, and the rest of the squad gaining valuable international experience, the Pacers remain one of the most exciting young delegations in Landover.
Friday, February 13, 2026
Pacers to Compete at National Age-Group Invitational
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This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will continue to promote their track club’s overseas experiences as they compete in the 14 & Under National Age-Group Invitational in Landover Maryland.
The event, which is an indoor track meet, will be held at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex. This event attracts over 1400 athletes from across the United States.
The 6-member team consists of all girls between the ages of 9 and 14 who will compete in 16 individual events. This will be the first time the club has competed at this event and it’s the first time the athletes have competed on an indoor track.
The team will be led by 100, Triple Jump and Long Jump specialist Amaya Davis. Davis will compete in 60 metres, 200 metres and Long Jump in the 13-14 Girls’ Division.
Also competing in the 13-14 Girls’ Division are Ava St. Luce and Mylah DeSilva. St. Luce will compete in the 60 and 200 metres while DeSilva will compete in the 200 and 400 metres. Other athletes travelling with the team will be Giselle Reid Rubaine, Diamond Morris and Skye Furbert.
All these young girls will compete in the 9-10 Girls’ Division. Morris, who was just recently crowned BSSF Over 9 Girls Primary School Cross Country Champion, will compete in the 400 metres , 800 metres and Long Jump.
Reid Rubaine will compete in the 60 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres. The youngest member of the team is Furbert, she will compete in the 60 metres , 200 metres, and Long Jump.
Head Coach Cal Simons feels that this new experience will give the athletes more determination once they return home. It will also assist them in their further development. In addition, he expects the athletes to compete at a very high level and enjoy the experience.
Accompanying the team will be Pacers head coach, club official and parents.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
James Leads Thomas College to Seventh at Harvard
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Bermudian athlete Jauza James has made a significant impact on the indoor track circuit after delivering a composed performance at the prestigious 2026 Harvard Invitational. Competing at the historic Harvard University facilities, James proved to be a vital asset for the Thomas College Men's Indoor Track and Field team as they faced off against a deep field of collegiate talent.
The highlight of the meet for the Thomas College contingent came in the Men's 4x400m Relay, where James was entrusted with the crucial opening leg. Displaying the tactical awareness and explosive speed that has defined his young career, the Bermudian specialist set a strong tempo for his teammates from the gun.
Supported by his efforts on the lead-off lap, the Thomas College quartet battled through a competitive heat to cross the line in a respectable time of 3:33.67. The performance was enough to secure a seventh-place finish overall, marking a successful outing for the programme on one of the most iconic stages in American collegiate athletics.
For James, the meet serves as further evidence of his successful transition into the 2026 indoor season. His ability to perform under the bright lights of a major invitational provides a significant boost for Thomas College as they continue their preparations for the upcoming conference championships.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Lewis Battles to Podium Finish in Dubai
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Bermudian para-athletics star Jessica Lewis has continued her impressive start to the 2026 season with a hard-fought performance on the world stage. Following her dominant victory in the 100m sprint earlier in the meet, the T53 specialist returned to the track at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix to test her endurance in the 400m wheelchair final.
In a highly competitive combined T53/54 field, Lewis displayed the grit that has become her trademark. Navigating the demanding one-lap contest under the desert lights, she stopped the clock in a solid 59.78 seconds to secure third place. The result marks another consistent outing for the multiple-time Paralympian as she continues to refine her technical approach for the major championships later this year.
The race was won by Turkey’s Hamide Dogangun, a fellow T53 competitor, who produced a clinical performance to cross the line in 59.06 seconds. Canada’s Nandini Sharma, competing in the T54 category, took the second spot with a time of 58.69 seconds, while Zubeyde Supurgeci of Turkey and Artitaya Premphon of Thailand completed the top five in what was a stacked international lineup.
This latest podium finish in Dubai provides further evidence of Lewis's successful transition into the new season. Having recently introduced equipment modifications including new grooved racing gloves, the Bermudian athlete appears to be finding her rhythm and speed at the right time. With two medals already secured at the 17th Fazza International Open Championship, Lewis remains a formidable force on the global circuit as she heads into the final events of the meet.
Bermudian sprinter Sanaa Morris continued her collegiate indoor campaign this weekend, producing a series of gritty performances for Howard University at the 2026 Penn Classic.
Competing at the prestigious Penn State-Ashenfelter Track—renowned for its fast 200m banked circuit—Morris navigated a demanding schedule across both individual sprints and relay duties.
The meet began for Morris in the explosive Women’s 60m Dash. In a deep field of regional talent, she crossed the line in 8.10 seconds to secure 40th place overall. While slightly off her season's best of 8.04 set earlier this year, the performance served as a vital warm-up for her primary event later in the day.
Morris found her stride in the Women’s 400m Dash, showcasing the endurance that has made her a key asset for the Bison. Navigating the steep turns of the banked track, she stopped the clock in 57.99 seconds. The performance earned her a respectable 14th place overall, a marginal improvement on her recent 58.22 showing at the Penn Select meet.
The highlight of the meet came in the Distance Medley Relay (DMR), where Morris played a pivotal role in Howard’s podium finish.
Tasked with the high-intensity second leg, Morris provided a strong carry to keep the Bison in contention at the front of the pack. The team eventually crossed the line in 12:06, securing a hard-fought second place and valuable points for the university.
