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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Robinson Meets Carifta Standard at the Sports Center
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The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted yet another high-stakes Carifta Trial at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium within the National Sports Center, where the island's rising stars pushed for their place on the regional stage. The evening was defined by a mix of jubilation and narrow misses, as one athlete successfully met the qualifying standard while two others fell just short of their marks.
In the Under 17 Women’s 1500 Meter Run, the spotlight belonged to Riana Robinson. With the qualifying standard set at 5:06.00, Robinson delivered a composed and clinical performance to touch the tape in 5:01.24, comfortably securing her spot for the upcoming games. Her success provided a stark contrast for Elena Bortoli, who fought valiantly in the same event but ultimately missed the qualifying time by a heartbreaking margin, stopping the clock in 5:07.31.
The sprinting events also saw fierce competition, particularly in the Under 17 Women’s 100 Meter Dash. Zakhya Scott led the field with a strong showing, but her time of 12.73 was not quite enough to reach the challenging standard of 12.35. Despite the near misses, the performances underscore the depth of talent currently developing in Bermuda's track and field ranks as the road to the Carifta Games continues.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 February 18th Bermuda National Athletics Association Meet Results
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Bobb & UMBC Conclude Liberty showcase
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Madisyn Bobb and her UMBC track and field teammates wrapped up a productive weekend at the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational in Lynchburg, Virginia. Competing against a vast field at Liberty University’s Indoor Track Complex, the Bermudian sprinter delivered a consistent performance in the Women’s 200-meter dash open.
Bobb crossed the finish line in a time of 25.26 seconds, securing 18th place in a crowded open division. Her performance added to a series of strong results for the Retrievers as they fine-tune their form ahead of the conference championships.
It was a record-breaking weekend for the UMBC squad elsewhere on the track. Weston Carr stole the headlines by shattering a four-year-old meet record in the 1000m, clocking an America East-leading time of 2:24.46. The women's side also saw podium success, with Lilly Bandy claiming silver in the 200m invite with a personal best of 24.67, while Lyna Beraich earned silver in the 1000m.
In the field events, Winter Evans took gold in the high jump open with a personal best clearance of 1.64m, further highlighting the depth of the UMBC roster.
Following the conclusion of the Liberty event, the Retrievers now turn their full attention to the America East Championships in Boston, scheduled for next weekend.
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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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