Bobb Shows Early-Season Speed at Penn State National Open
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Madisyn Bobb continued her transition to the collegiate ranks, representing the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) at the prestigious Penn State National Open. Competing inside the PSU Multi-Sport Facility in State College, Pennsylvania, the freshman sprinter delivered a clinical performance in the Women's 200m Dash.
Bobb seized control of Heat 17, crossing the line in a season-best 25.12 seconds to secure the heat victory. In a massive field of over 60 collegiate competitors, the result earned her a respectable 23rd place overall.
The performance places the young Bermudian—following in the footsteps of her Hall of Fame father, David Bobb, and record-breaking sister, Caitlyn—within touching distance of international qualification. Her time of 25.12 was just a fraction outside the Carifta Games qualifying standard of 24.68 seconds for the 200m distance.
UMBC’s focus now shifts to the final stages of the indoor campaign. Bobb is expected to be a key figure for UMBC as they prepare for the America East Indoor Championships in Boston later this month, where she will aim to lower her marks and secure a spot for the spring showpiece in Grenada.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Young Stars Book Flight to Grenada as Qualifying Intensifies
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The Bermuda National Athletics Association (BNAA) has seen three more of its young prospects secure their places for the upcoming regional showpiece following a clinical second track meet of the season. Competing at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, athletes navigated perfect conditions to lay down early markers for the 2026 Carifta Games in Grenada.
BNAA President Jaria Vickers hailed the "amazing day" for the island's athletes, noting that the morning was particularly fruitful for those in the older age brackets. In the Under-17 Girls 100m, 15-year-old Amara Samuels produced a dominant performance to comfortably surpass the qualifying standard of 12.35 seconds, crossing the line in 12.14.
The field events provided further cause for celebration as Tatiana Sousa secured her spot in the Under-20 Girls Javelin. In her very first appearance of the season, Sousa launched a throw of 38.86m, moving well beyond the required benchmark of 37.00m. Vickers described the feat as "amazing" given that Sousa is a newcomer to the Under-20 category and has faced recent training disruptions due to limited access to the National Sports Centre field.
Bermuda's overseas contingent also made their presence felt, with Miles Outerbridge delivering a statement performance in the The Legends of Alachua County Invitational Men’s 200m. Outerbridge "smashed" the qualifying standard of 21.80 seconds by clocking a sizzling 21.34 to cement his place on the national team.
Looking ahead, the BNAA remains optimistic that more athletes will soon join the qualifying list. Vickers indicated that several competitors are "knocking on the door" of their respective standards, with specific attention being paid to the upcoming performances of Gianluca Bortoli, Riana Robinson, Brooklyn Meyers, and Sanchez Smith.
Staying with the The Legends of Alachua County Invitational, Amaris Munya finished third in the Girls 600m Run High School clocking a time of 1:38.94, Munya finished 12th in the Girls 400m Run High School stopping the clock in 59.23. Arima Turner finished fifth in the Girls 200 Dash High School clocking 24.83.
Robinson Clocks Sharp for Louisiana Tech at LSU Bayou Bengal
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Bermudian freshman Norre Robinson continued his transition into the American collegiate circuit, representing Louisiana Tech at the high-caliber LSU Bayou Bengal Indoor Track Meet in Baton Rouge. Competing at the Carl Maddox Field House, Robinson lined up in a deep field for the Men's 60m preliminaries, testing himself against some of the region's premier sprint programs.
Robinson delivered a solid performance in the qualifying heats, crossing the finish line in a time of 7.03 seconds. The effort earned him a 22nd-place finish overall in a massive field of competitors, missing out on a spot in the final during a session that showcased the exceptional depth of talent currently residing in the South Central Region.
The performance marks a marginal improvement on his collegiate debut, where he clocked 7.04 seconds at the Arkansas Invitational just one week prior. Robinson’s consistency near the seven-second barrier provides a strong foundation for the remainder of his freshman campaign as he looks to shave vital fractions off his personal best.
While the Bermudian didn't advance to the final, his Louisiana Tech teammate Madonna Favour helped lead the charge for the Bulldogs, finishing third overall in the final with a personal best of 6.75 seconds. Robinson and the Louisiana Tech squad will now turn their attention to a busy February schedule, with elite meets in Fayetteville and Lynchburg looming as key targets for the young sprinter.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Turner & Munya Impress at Sunshine Showcase in Florida
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Bermudian track standouts Arima Turner and Amaris Munya delivered a series of strong performances this weekend as they represented Montverde Academy at the high-profile Sunshine Showcase in Gainesville, Florida.
Competing at the Alachua County Events Center, Turner was among the leading figures for the Florida-based academy in the short sprints. In the Girls 60 Meters, she navigated a competitive field to secure 11th place overall, crossing the line in 7.79 seconds. The senior followed that up with a standout display in the 200 Meters, where she powered off the bend to stop the clock in 25.08 seconds, earning a sixth-place finish in a race that featured several of the top-ranked sprinters in the state.
In the middle-distance events, Munya tested her endurance in the Girls One Mile. Maintaining a steady pace throughout the eight-lap contest on the banked track, Munya fought her way to 15th place with a time of 5:37.07. The performance continues a busy indoor campaign for the junior, who has consistently shown her range across both individual and relay events this season.
For the Bermudian duo, the meet provided another vital high-performance platform as they build toward the major indoor championship season.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Tucker Shines in Florida Sprint Season Opener
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Bermudian sprinter Denver Tucker made an emphatic statement on the collegiate circuit while representing St. Thomas University at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center Invitational. Competing in a packed field at the prestigious multi-event meet in Florida, the young athlete demonstrated the explosive form that has made him one of the region's rising stars in the short sprints.
Taking his place in the fifth heat of the Men's 60-meter dash, Tucker produced a clinical performance out of the blocks to dominate his immediate rivals. He crossed the line in a sharp time of 6.93 seconds to secure a comfortable heat victory and establish himself as one of the fastest men at the meet. His time stood as a testament to his off-season preparation as he navigated the high-pressure environment of a competition featuring nearly 70 elite athletes.
Despite the victory in his individual race, the fine margins of elite sprinting proved to be a cruel adjudicator for the Bermudian. Tucker finished ninth overall out of the sixty-seven competitors who took to the track, missing out on a coveted spot in the finals by a solitary hundredth of a second. It was a result that highlighted the exceptional depth of talent on display, with the final qualifying position snatched away by the narrowest of margins.
While the lack of a lane in the final was a disappointment, the performance remains a significant marker for the St. Thomas University sophomore. To finish inside the top ten of such a large and competitive field provides a strong foundation for the remainder of the indoor season. Tucker will now turn his attention to upcoming meets as he looks to shave those vital fractions of a second off his time and cement his place among the premier sprinters in the collegiate rankings.
