National Record for DeRosa-Williams & Podium in Oklahoma
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Bermudian discus thrower Tiara DeRosa-Williams has set a new national record after claiming a third-place finish at the Throw Town Ramona meeting.
Competing in Oklahoma as part of the prestigious Oklahoma Throws Series, DeRosa-Williams produced a stunning lifetime best performance in the circle.
Her top effort of 51.10m (167ft 8in) secured a podium spot and comfortably rewrote the national record books.
The landmark throw eclipses her previous national benchmark of 50.07m, laying down a serious marker as she continues her preparations for the international stage later this year.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Storms halt Youth Championships as Pacers Impress
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Severe thunderstorms have brought an abrupt halt to day two of the 2026 International Youth Championships in Maryland, forcing organizers to suspend competition following tornado warnings and flash flooding.
Damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes swept through the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region on Saturday afternoon, putting safety protocols into action at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Centre in Landover.
Before the weather intervened, young athletes from the Bermuda Pacers Track Club delivered a string of impressive performances to book multiple spots in the upcoming finals.
In the boys' events, Kaden Davis caught the eye in the Under-8 100m preliminaries, storming through to the next round as the third-fastest qualifier in a blistering 14.58 seconds. Over in the 9-10 division, Elliott Davidge fell just short of the finals but clocked an excellent 1:08.78 to finish 9th overall in the 400m.
The Pacers' girls also enjoyed a productive day in the sprint heats:
11-12 Division: Gabrielle Saunders enjoyed a stellar double-qualification day, securing 8th place in the 200m prelims (27.59s) and 12th in the 100m (13.61s).
9-10 Division: The club safely advanced two runners in the 100m heats, with Novi Butler (14.67s) and Giselle Reid-Rubaine (14.74s) finishing 10th and 11th respectively.
200m Heats: Reid-Rubaine double-qualified by grabbing 19th spot in the 200m (31.62s), while teammate Sazise Lobese fought hard across both sprint distances, clocking 32.74s in the 200m and 15.85s in the 100m.
Officials are monitoring the weather closely, with updates on the remaining schedule expected once the severe weather tracking across the region clears.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Four-Medal Haul for Pacers on Day One in Maryland
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The Bermuda Pacers Track Club enjoyed a sensational opening day at the 2026 International Youth Championships, capturing four medals and securing vital final berths at the Prince George's Sport and Learning Centre in Landover, Maryland.
Competing against top-tier regional talent, the young Bermudian contingent delivered a series of gritty, high-calibre performances to firmly plant their flag on day one of the prestigious meet.
The undisputed highlight of the day came on the endurance track, where Riana Robinson put on a masterclass in tactical running. Competing in the Girls 3000m (15-16 Division), Robinson left the field in her wake to storm home in 12:31.78, securing a magnificent gold medal. Robinson later showed her incredible range by returning to the track to finish a highly commendable sixth in the Girls 800m in 2:30.65.
The silver standard was matched twice on a stellar afternoon. Ronan Davidge laid down a superb marker in the Boys 3000m (13-14 Division), digging deep to clock 11:10.91 for a well-deserved silver medal.
Minutes later in the Men's 800m (17-18 Division), Surii Russell showcased his blistering kick. Having already safely navigated the 400m preliminary rounds earlier in the day with a sharp 50.98, Russell clocked a brilliant 2:01.51 in the two-lap final to claim Bermuda's second silver of the day.
The medal count was rounded out in style by Kelise Wade in the Girls 800m (15-16 Division). Wade produced a courageous finish to cross the line in 2:25.74 to bag a superb bronze medal.
Away from the medal podium, the sprint lanes provided plenty of drama as the Pacers standard-bearers navigated grueling multi-round formats.
Jadon Lightbourne proved to be the standout performer in the short sprints. Competing in the Boys 13-14 category, Lightbourne qualified through the 100m prelims in 12.05s before raising his game in the semi-finals. He clocked an impressive 12.21s to secure an automatic qualification spot (Q) for the grand final. Lightbourne also reached the 200m semi-finals, bowing out with a very respectable 25.18s.
There was heartbreak, however, for Jasmine Reid-Rubaine and Amara Samuel, who both narrowly missed out on their respective short-sprint finals despite outstanding efforts. Reid-Rubaine finished 9th overall in the 100m semi-finals (12.89s) and 10th in the 200m semi-finals (26.25s). Samuel mirrored that agonizingly close margin, placing 10th in the 15-16 Girls 100m semi-finals (12.83s) and 15th in the 200m semi-finals (26.29s).
In the field, Amaya Davis flew the flag high in the Girls Long Jump (13-14 Division), placing an excellent sixth overall with a best leap of 4.76m (15 feet 7.50 inches). Team-mate Cataliah Pitcher-Place also gained valuable international experience, finishing 20th with a jump of 3.87m (12 feet 8.50 inches).
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Pacers Heading to 2026 International Youth Championships
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This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will continue to promote their track club overseas as they compete at the 2026 International Youth Championships.
This event will be held over three days from Friday, July 17th, 2026, through to Sunday July 19th, 2026. It is hosted by the Glenarden Track Club, and it is the first time the club has competed at this meet.
This event attracts athletes from across the east coast and the Caribbean representing over 210 teams and 1600 athletes. The event will take place at the Prince Georges Sport and Learning Centre in Landover Maryland DC.
The team consists of 19 athletes between the ages of 8 and 18. Seven athletes will be representing the club internationally for the first time.
The 19-member team will compete in 48 individual events. Surii Russell, and Tobiah Goodchild the senior male athletes on the team, will compete in the 17-18 boys’division in the 200, 400 and 800 metres respectively. Russell, a member of the 2026 Bermuda’s NACAC Under 18 team that competed in Mexico this past weekend in the 800 and 400 metres ran an impressive time 2:04.73 finished eighth overall and ran a personal best time in the 400 metres in 49.9. Goodchild who has been a member of the club since the age of 8 plans to dominate his 1500 metres event.
In the 15-16 girls’ division, the club will see four promising female athletes compete, Riana Robinson, Brianna Lightbourne, Kelise Wade and Amara Samuel. Lightbourne, Samuel, a guest athlete from DASH track club will compete in the 100 and 200 metres. This will be Lightbourne’s debut appearance. Wade will compete in the 200, 400, and 800 metres. Distance specialist Robinson a Carifta athlete, will compete in three events the 800 metres, 1500 metres and 3000 metres.
In the 13-14 girls’ division. The club will have sprinters Cataliah Pitcher-Place and Jasmaine Reid Rubaine compete in the 100 and 200 metres. Pitcher Place will also compete in the long jump. Distance runner Mylah DeSilva will compete in the 200, 400 and 800 metres. Amaya Davis, the jump specialist in the age group, will compete in the long and triple jump. In the 13-14 boys’ division, the club will have 3 very capable young men compete, Jadon Lightbourne one of the most promising sprinters on the island will compete in the 100 and 200 metres. Middle distance runner Jemani Scott who ran personal best times during the recently held National Championships, will compete in the 400 and 800 metres. Ronan Davidge the distance runner in the 13-14 boys’ division, will compete in the 1500 and 3000 metres.
In the 11-12 girls’ division, the club will have BSSF Primary School Champion Gabrielle Saunders. Saunders will compete in the 100, 200 and 400 metres. This will be Saunders’ first time competing for the club and at an international event.In the 9 -10 girls ‘division you will see Giselle Reid Rubaine, Sazise Lobese and Novi Butler compete in the 100, 200, and long jump.
Sazise Lobese and Novi Butler will be making their debut appearance at an international event. In the 9-10 boys’ division Elliott Davidge will be the lone athlete in this division. He will compete in the400 metres, 800 metres and 1500 metres. At the last international event that Elliott competed in, he was crowned the outstanding athlete in the 8 and under boy’s division.The youngest member of the team is Kayjay Davis. He will compete in the 8 and under boy’s division in the100, and 200 metres. The team will be accompanied to the meet by Pacer executive members, coaches and several parents.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Bobb Secures Podiums Finish at Harry Jerome Classic
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Bermuda’s national record holder Caitlyn Bobb produced a strong performance on the international stage, claiming third place in a stacked Women’s 400m Premium race at the annual Harry Jerome Track Classic.
Staged at the historic Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia, the prestigious meet once again served as a hallmark fixture on the North American circuit, bringing together Canada’s elite athletes alongside top-tier global talent in a celebration of sport and community.
Lining up against a highly competitive field in the marquee quarter-mile event, Bobb showed her trademark early aggression out of the blocks. The 23-year-old Bermudian Olympian fought hard around the final bend to clock a highly respectable time of 53.56 seconds, holding off a late charge from the United States' Brianna Green to seal her spot on the podium.
The race was captured by Canada's Grace Konrad, who took a commanding victory on home soil with a blistering time of 52.35 seconds. Her compatriot Ella Clayton secured the runner-up spot in 52.80 seconds, leaving Bobb to comfortably round out the top three.
For Bobb, who has been steadily cementing her status on the global professional circuit following a standout collegiate career, the podium finish offers another valuable indicator of consistency against elite senior competition.
Bobb said, "I am very satisfied with my time! The overall season has been very challenging, navigating creating my own structure that I had in the NCAA has been very difficult. My times this season are not a reflection of me, but the journey and ups and downs of the season.
With that being said, Alhamdulilah, I’m finding my footing, navigating the season better, and am in an overall better mental state.
I’m not mad this is how the season is going because with hardship, does come ease. This season has been filled with manyyyy lessons so this race is a stepping stone in the right direction, and I’m a lot more confident, hopeful, and optimistic about the Commonwealth games!"
