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Monday, February 16, 2026
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Bermuda Trio Sparks Strong Start for Montverde
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While others take credit for an article written by Pacers officials for an event that concluded two days ago, www.islandstats.com brings you Bermudian athletes Amaris Munya, Arima Turner, and Miles Outerbridge made an immediate impact as they helped the Montverde Academy track and field teams open their 2026 outdoor season at The Villages Invitational.
Facing a highly competitive field, the Academy delivered a statement performance that saw the girls' squad secure a second-place finish overall, while the boys' team claimed a solid fifth place.
Miles Outerbridge provided one of the standout moments of the meet in the 100 meters. Showing explosive speed out of the blocks, Outerbridge surged ahead of the pack to claim first place with a blistering time of 10.61 seconds. His victory set a high bar for the boys' team and signaled his intent for a dominant season on the track.
The girls' team owed much of their podium success to the versatility of Arima Turner, who featured prominently in the sprint events. Turner secured a hard-fought second place in the 100 meters, clocking a time of 12.17 seconds. She followed that up with another strong showing in the 200 meters, where she crossed the line in 25.66 seconds to earn a third-place finish and valuable points for the Academy.
In the middle-distance events, Amaris Munya demonstrated her tactical strength in a crowded 800-meter field. Munya maintained a steady pace through the opening lap before pushing hard in the final stretch to secure third place with a time of 2:29.00. Her performance rounded out a successful weekend for the Bermudian contingent, who look poised to play a major role in Montverde's outdoor campaign as the season progresses.
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Pacers Finish in Maryland & BNAA Host Meet at the Stadium
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The Bermuda Pacers Track Club have concluded a successful campaign at the PVA 14 & Under National Age-Group Invitational in Landover, Maryland, with a series of gutsy performances on the final day of competition. Returning to the high-performance track at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, the Bermudian youngsters navigated deep fields to secure several top-ten finishes against elite North American opposition.
Skye Furbert continued her standout form in the 9–10 Division, following up her earlier Gold in the Long Jump with a display of pure speed on the track. In the Girls 60m Preliminaries, Furbert produced a sharp time of 9.12 seconds to finish fourth and comfortably book her place in the final. Teammate Giselle Reid-Rubaine narrowly missed out on the showpiece race, clocking a solid 9.36 seconds to finish ninth overall. In the subsequent final, Furbert fought hard against a blistering pace to finish fifth with a time of 9.27 seconds, cementing her status as one of the most versatile athletes in her age group.
The middle-distance events provided further cause for celebration, particularly in the 13–14 Division. Mylah Desilva produced a tactical masterclass in the 400m Preliminaries, qualifying for the final with an eleventh-place finish in a time of 1:03.96. Stepping back onto the track for the final, Desilva found another gear to shave a full second off her qualifying mark. She crossed the line in eighth place with a time of 1:02.97, a performance that demonstrated both her endurance and competitive spirit.
In the 9–10 Division 400m, Diamond Morris and Giselle Reid-Rubaine were separated by less than a second in a crowded field. Morris finished 14th with a time of 1:16.12, while Reid-Rubaine followed closely in 16th with a time of 1:16.69. Both runners acquitted themselves well in an event notorious for its high intensity and tactical complexity at the junior level.
The older age categories saw Amaya Davis and Ava St Luce battle through a massive entry list in the Girls 60m preliminaries. Davis, who had already performed strongly in the long jump, finished 24th with a time of 8.57 seconds. St Luce also delivered a competitive effort, stopping the clock in 8.72 seconds to take 34th place. While they missed out on the final rounds, the experience of competing in such a high-calibre international environment will serve as a vital foundation for their summer track schedules.
As the Bermuda Pacers prepare to depart Maryland, they do so with a collection of medals and personal bests that highlight the continued strength of the island's youth athletics programme. The focus now shifts back to domestic shores, where many of these athletes will be the ones to watch as the local season intensifies.
Meanwhile the Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted another Carifta Games Qualifier at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center.
Amara Samuels who has already met the Under 17 Girls Qualifying standards has done it again in two events, during the Women’s 100 Meter Dash, Samuels clocked 12.10 with the Qualifying Standard set at 12.35.
Samuels was at it again this time in the Women’s 200 Meter Dash where she clocked 24.96 with the Qualifying standard set at 25.25.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 February 15th Bermuda National Athletics Association Meet Results
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
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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.
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Friday, February 13, 2026
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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.
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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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.
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