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Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Bermuda’s Track Stars Power Montverde Academy to Victory
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Bermudian athletes Miles Outerbridge, Arima Turner, and Amaris Munya delivered a series of clinical performances at The First Academy Royal Invitational in Orlando, propelling their Montverde Academy teammates to the top of the podium.
The meet saw the Eagles girls' squad capture the overall team championship in a field of seven, while the boys' team secured a solid fourth-place finish.
Outerbridge was the standout performer in the boys' division, completing a dominant sprint double. Outerbridge first showcased his explosive power in the 60 metres, clocking a winning time of 7.01 seconds. He then returned to the track for the 150-metre dash, where he once again outclassed the field to take the victory in 16.36 seconds.
The success continued in the girls' events as Arima Turner asserted her authority in the short sprints. Turner claimed the 60-metre title with a sharp 7.79-second performance, leading a Montverde sweep of the top positions. In the middle-distance events, Amaris Munya demonstrated her tactical maturity in a competitive 1500-metre race, securing a second-place finish in five minutes and seven seconds to help bolster the team's points tally.
In the field, Zydon Furbert represented the Bermudian contingent in the shot put. Competing in a deep field of throwers, Furbert finished 11th overall with a best mark of 8.69 metres.
The collective effort of the Bermudian athletes played a pivotal role in Montverde's early-season success, providing a significant momentum boost as the team prepares for the upcoming regional championships in March.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Bobb & UMBC Claim First-Ever America East Indoor Title
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Freshman Madisyn Bobb and her University of Maryland, Baltimore County teammates have rewritten the history books by capturing the program’s first-ever America East Indoor Championship title. In a spectacular weekend of competition at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center, the Retrievers delivered a clinical performance to finally hoist the elusive trophy.
UMBC amassed a formidable 163 points to secure the crown, besting perennial powerhouse UAlbany, who finished with 143 points. Bryant claimed third place with 116.83 points in a meet defined by record-breaking performances and depth across the board. The victory was secured in dramatic fashion, with a gold-medal and meet-record performance in the 4x400m relay putting the finishing touches on the historic win.
Bobb played a significant role in the team’s sprint success. Competing in the 200m dash preliminaries, Bobb clocked a time of 24.61 seconds to finish fifth and earn her spot in the final. She found an extra gear in the championship race, lowering her time to 24.49 seconds. Although she narrowly missed the podium with a fourth-place finish, her effort contributed vital points to the Retrievers' winning total.
The championship win brought additional honors for the program as UMBC was named the America East Coaching Staff of the Year. Alongside Bobb’s contributions, the Retrievers celebrated individual gold medals in events ranging from the 200m and 60m hurdles to the mile and shot put, signaling a dominant new era for the team.
The UMBC squad will now look to carry this momentum onto the national stage following a breakthrough season that has established them as the force to be reckoned with in the conference.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Smith earns All-Conference Honors in Indoor Championships
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Sancho Smith produced a series of determined performances at the 2026 Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Indoor Track & Field Championships, helping Clayton State University to a fifth-place finish.
Competing at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center in Florida, Smith secured All-Conference honors as part of a podium-finishing relay quartet. In a high-stakes Men’s 4x400m Relay, Smith teamed up with Marcus Robinson, Drewmel Banks, and Davonte Jackson to clock a time of 3:20.07, claiming the bronze medal in the final event of the meet.
Earlier in the session, the senior showcased his versatility across multiple distances. In the Men’s 800m Run, Smith fought through a competitive field to finish seventh overall with a time of 1:55.40. He also played a key role in the Men’s 4000m Distance Medley Relay, where the squad secured fifth place in 10:49.02.
While Embry-Riddle ultimately claimed the men's team title, Clayton State’s fifth-place finish was bolstered by a string of personal and program records. Smith’s contributions in the middle-distance and relay events proved vital as Clayton matched their pre-season coaches' poll projection. With the indoor campaign concluding, the focus now shifts to the outdoor season, where Smith will look to build on his status as one of the region's premier middle-distance talents.
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Basden Shines as Barry University Open Spring Season
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Cameron Basden made an immediate impact as the collegiate track and field season swung into gear, helping Barry University get their 2026 spring campaign off to a flyer at the Spartan Open.
Competing in the heat of Tampa, Florida, Basden showcased his off-season preparation in the Men's 200-metres, sprinting to an impressive seventh-place finish. His time of 22.22 seconds did more than just secure a top-ten spot in a competitive field; it etched his name into the university's history books. The performance stands as the fifth-fastest time ever recorded in the event for Barry University, setting a high bar for the remainder of the season.
The meet served as the primary curtain-raiser for the Buccaneers' men's and women's teams, with Basden’s record-breaking turn providing the headline for a squad looking to make its mark in the Sunshine State Conference. For the Bermudian international, the result signals a significant step forward in his collegiate development as he looks to shave even more time off his personal best in the coming weeks.
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Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Smith Doubles Down on Carifta Standard as Trials Intensify
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The road to the Carifta Games continued at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, as the Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted its latest round of Qualifying Trials. With the regional showpiece looming, the island’s top junior athletes returned to the National Sports Center to sharpen their form and secure their places on the plane.
The standout performance of the meet belonged to Sanchez Smith, who once again proved his class in the Under-17 Men’s 3000 Meters. Having already met the qualifying criteria in a previous meet, Smith showcased remarkable consistency by clocking a time of 9:27.70. His performance was significantly faster than the established standard of 9:58.00, further solidifying his status as one of Bermuda’s leading medal prospects for the upcoming championships.
In the sprint events, Amara Samuels remained close to her top form in the Under-17 Women’s 100 Meter Dash. Samuels, who has already surpassed the 12.35-second barrier required for automatic qualification, was timed at 12.38 on this occasion. Despite the fractional difference, the young sprinter's ability to consistently run near the standard suggests she is peaking at the right time for the national squad.
Meanwhile, the field events saw Tatiana Sousa continue her dominant season in the Under-20 Women’s Javelin Throw. Already a qualified athlete for the Games, Sousa narrowly missed the 37.00-meter mark this time around, recording a best effort of 36.31 meters, or 119 feet 1 inch. As the final trial dates approach, the focus for Bermuda’s established qualifiers now shifts toward refining their technique as they prepare to face the Caribbean’s best.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 BNAA Track & Field February 22nd Results
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