Saltus Claim Primary Glory as Furbert Shatters Record
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The Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre provided the backdrop for a historic day of youth athletics as Saltus Grammar School were crowned the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Primary School Track and Field Champions.
In a display of consistency and depth, Saltus Grammar School secured the overall title with a combined score of 275 points, successfully fending off a resilient Warwick Academy who finished as runners-up with 245 points. West Pembroke Primary completed the top three after amassing 172 points during a high-octane meet.
While Saltus Grammar School celebrated team success, the individual story of the day belonged to Skye Furbert of West Pembroke Primary. Furbert delivered a performance for the ages in the Under 9 Girls 100 metres, stopping the clock at a blistering 13.93 seconds. The time was enough to shatter the previous record of 14.35 seconds, which had stood for twenty-six years since being set by Kiara Baxter in 2000.
Furbert’s record-breaking run was merely the highlight of a dominant triple-gold campaign, as she also claimed victory in the 200 and 400 metres before anchoring her relay team to a record-breaking finish. Her exploits were officially recognised at the conclusion of the meet when she was named the recipient of the 2026 Toby Colombe Award for the Best Performer, having secured a maximum individual points tally.
The divisional standings highlighted a wealth of emerging talent across the island’s primary school system. In the Male Under 10 category, Nico Simmons of Warwick Academy mirrored Furbert’s dominance by securing a perfect 30 points, while Theodore Smith of Harrington Sound Primary and Nolan Horrobin of Saltus Grammar School followed closely in the rankings. The Over 10 divisions saw similar excellence, with Gabrielle Saunders of Somersfield Academy and Shammaah Darko of Warwick Academy both finishing their events with maximum points to lead their respective fields.
Further success was spread across the competing schools, with Diamond Morris of Saltus Grammar School taking the Female Under 10 title and Elliott Davidge securing top honours for the champions in the Male Under 9 bracket. As the curtain falls on the 2026 Primary School Championships, the event will be remembered as a landmark day for West Pembroke Primary’s Furbert and a testament to the enduring sporting legacy of Saltus Grammar School.
Bermuda Pacers Track Club 2026 Schools’ Relay Classic
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May1st, 2026, the Bermuda Pacers Track Club in conjunction with new title Sponsor Somerset Reinsurance will host the 17th Annual Schools’ Relay Classic at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium starting at 5:30pm. The school will not only compete for bragging rights, but $3,900.00 to the winning schools and the Relay Classic Trophies.
The event starts at 5:30pm with the primary and middle school teams competing in the 4 x 100 meter Semi-Finals. At 6:15pm the special events will take place that includes the Special Olympians 100 meters race, the Whitney Institute Drum line and the Berkeley Institute Dancing Cheerleaders. At 7:00pm the schools will again do battle in the 4 x 400 meter relays. These events are all timed finals. The highlight of the evening will be the 4 x 100 meter finals. These events are scheduled to start at 8:00pm. Many of the island’s Carifta athletes will be competing for their school.
During this event you will witness the top 8 schools in the primary, middle and senior secondary school levels competing. Some 300 students/athletes from the public and private schools will be involved. Current Champions, West End Primary, Sandy’s Secondary Middle School and Berkeley Institute will be there to defend their titles. Admission to entry the event is free
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Saltus Grammar School Middle School Championships
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The National Sports Centre was the stage for a masterclass in youth athletics as Saltus Grammar School claimed the overall title at the 2026 Middle School Track and Field Championships. In a dominant display of depth across both track and field disciplines, Saltus Grammar School amassed a combined total of 591.50 points to distance themselves from the chasing pack and secure their status as the island's premier middle school program.
The battle for the divisional crowns saw a split in fortunes between the top institutions. Saltus Grammar School powered to victory in the Female Team Division with 314 points, narrowly fending off a spirited challenge from Bermuda High School. However, Whitney Institute Middle School showcased their own athletic prowess by claiming the Male Team Division title with a total of 308 points, holding off a strong Saltus Grammar School contingent in the process.
The high-octane atmosphere was matched by historic individual performances, as two long-standing records fell during the meet. Colette Durkin of Warwick Academy etched her name into the history books in the Under 13 Girls 1500 Metre Run. In a breathtaking finish that drew the crowd to their feet, Durkin clocked a record-breaking 5:09.67, just barely edging out Evelyn Fahy of Somersfield Academy, who also dipped under the previous record with a time of 5:09.93.
Success continued for Saltus Grammar School in the relay events, where the Over 13 Girls 4x100 Metre team delivered a flawless baton-passing performance. The quartet of Leydi Raynor, Zahra Goodchild, Amaya Davis, and Jasmine Reid-Rubaine combined to stop the clock at 51.97 seconds, shattering the previous record and cementing their dominance on the track.
In the individual standings, several athletes emerged as triple-threat contenders. Jasmine Reid-Rubaine of Saltus Grammar School and Xander Romeo of Mount Saint Agnes Academy both secured perfect scores of 30 points to lead the Over 13 categories. In the Under 12 divisions, Kierra Broadley-Samuels of Saltus Grammar School shared the top spot with Jordyn Lewis of Bermuda High School, while Shanzae Smith of Sandy’s Secondary Middle School dominated the boys' bracket.
Whitney Institute Middle School and Warwick Academy rounded out the top three in the overall standings, confirming their positions as significant forces in the local sporting landscape. With record-breaking times and exceptional point tallies across the board, the 2026 championships served as a vivid reminder of the burgeoning talent currently rising through the Bermudian school system.
Next Generation Shines in Primary School Preliminaries
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The future of Bermudian athletics took center stage at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium as the 2026 BSSF Primary School Track and Field Preliminaries got underway. Under the watchful eyes of coaches and parents at the National Sports Centre, the island's youngest competitors delivered a series of gritty performances to secure their places in the upcoming finals.
The Over 10 Girls High Jump saw a dominant display from the Bermuda High School contingent, who secured the top two qualifying spots. Riley Evans led the field with a cleared height of 1.20 meters, demonstrating remarkable technique for her age group. She was followed closely by teammate Sam Tolosa and Dalton E Tucker’s Capree Smith, both of whom successfully navigated the bar at 1.15 meters to comfortably progress to the next round.
Endurance was the theme in the 800 Meter events, where the Under 9 Boys were led by a determined Elliott Davidge. Representing Saltus Grammar, Davidge clocked a time of 12:47.04 to lead the qualifiers, finishing ahead of Dalton E Tucker’s Kanzo Thompson and Warwick Academy’s Omari Barry. In the Under 10 Girls division, Diamond Morris of Saltus Grammar produced a tactical masterpiece to lead the qualifying times, followed by Nola Thatcher of Bermuda High School and Liliana Corbett of Warwick Academy.
The technical events provided further drama in the Over 10 Boys Long Jump, where Northlands Primary standout Tru Dillas laid down a significant marker. Dillas leaped to a distance of 3.96 meters to claim the top qualifying spot. The battle for the remaining positions was remarkably tight, with West Pembroke Primary teammates Jahkez Suhartono-Rayner and I'Zae-Migel Golding both recording identical jumps of 3.83 meters. With such narrow margins separating the field, the upcoming finals at the National Sports Centre promise to be a closely contested affair as these young athletes vie for primary school glory.
Basden Shows Speed at Sunshine State Championships
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Bermudian sprinter Cameron Basden showcased his blistering pace against some of Florida’s finest collegiate talent at the 2026 Sunshine State Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Competing at the Embry-Riddle Track in Daytona Beach, the Barry University standout featured prominently in the sprint preliminaries, though his weekend would ultimately end prematurely before the final blocks were set.
Basden made an immediate impact in the Men’s 100 Meters preliminaries. Blasting out of the blocks in a highly competitive heat, the Bermudian crossed the line in 10.76 seconds to secure a sixth-place finish.
The time was enough to signal Basden’s intent among the conference's elite speedsters. However, despite the strong showing in the morning session, Basden did not take his place in the starting blocks for the final, ending his charge for a podium spot in the blue-riband event.
The 100m was not Basden's only appearance of the weekend. He returned to the track for the Men’s 200 Meters preliminaries, navigating the curve with his trademark power.
Clocking a solid time of 21.74 seconds, Basden secured ninth place overall. While narrowly missing out on the final qualification spots, the performance underscored his consistency over the longer sprint distance as the collegiate outdoor season enters its most critical phase.
For Basden, the weekend serves as a vital benchmark. Competing in the high-intensity environment of the Sunshine State Conference provides the perfect preparation as he looks to sharpen his times ahead of a busy summer schedule.
With sub-11 and sub-22 second performances now firmly under his belt this season, the Barry University junior remains a key figure to watch in the Bermudian sprint contingent currently competing stateside.
