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Wednesday, February 04, 2026
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BNAA Carifta Trials: Smith and Bortoli Secure Spots
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 The road to the 2026 Carifta Games gathered significant pace at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium as more Bermudian athletes booked their tickets for the regional showpiece. During a high-stakes trials meet hosted by the Bermuda National Athletics Association, the National Sports Center became the backdrop for both celebration and the narrowest of frustrations as the qualifying window continues to draw to a close.
The endurance events provided the evening's most emphatic statements of intent. Sanchez Smith delivered a masterclass in pacing during the Under-17 Boys 3000m, leaving the competition in his wake as he crossed the line in a blistering 9:38.00. His performance was more than just a victory; it was a demolition of the qualifying barrier, as he surpassed the required standard by a massive 20 seconds.
Following suit in the Under-20 division, GianLuca Bortoli showcased his elite conditioning in the 5000m. Bortoli maintained a relentless rhythm throughout the twelve-and-a-half laps to stop the clock at 15:59.00. With the Carifta standard set at 16:40.00, his performance ensures he will be a key figure for the national team when they head to Grenada this April.
In the sprint lanes, Amara Samuels continued her sensational start to the season. Having already secured her spot in the Under-17 Girls 100m on Saturday, Samuels returned to the track with the aim of doubling her workload for the Games.
In a race decided by the finest of margins, she powered around the bend and maintained her form through the home straight to clock 25.20. It was a heart-pounding finish that saw her dip just five-hundredths of a second under the 25.25 qualifying mark, sparking celebrations as she confirmed her status as a dual-threat sprinter for the upcoming regional championships.
While two athletes celebrated, the meet also highlighted the unforgiving nature of international qualifying standards. Surii Russell produced a valiant effort in the Under 17 Men's 800 Meter Run, clocking a time of 2:02.67. Despite the strong finish, he ended the day just over two seconds adrift of the elusive 2:00.00 mark.
The margins were even tighter in the Under 20 Women's 200 Meter Dash. Lashee Jones powered around the bend and into the home straight, eventually stopping the clock at 26.68. It was a spirited run from Jones, who will undoubtedly look to find the extra gear needed to bridge the gap to the 24.68 standard in the final remaining trials of the season.
Click Here to see the Full February 04th, 2026 - BNAA Third Meet Results
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Bermuda Trio Shines for Montverde at Legends Invitational
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Bermudian track standouts Arima Turner, Amaris Munya, and Miles Outerbridge delivered a series of high-caliber performances as they represented Montverde Academy at the Legends of Alachua County Invitational. Competing at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center in Gainesville, the Florida-based academy dominated the track, capturing multiple victories and a historic facility record.
The highlight of the meet arrived in the Girls 4x200 Meter Relay, where the quartet of Adriana Rodriguez, Nakira Hudson, Turner, and Dasia Reed powered to a commanding first-place finish.
Their time of 1:36.30 not only secured the Gold but also established a new facility record, marking the fastest time ever recorded at the Gainesville venue.
Turner continued her strong individual form in the sprints, securing a fifth-place finish in a competitive high school girls 200 meter dash with a time of 24.83 seconds. Turner also contested the 60 meter dash earlier in the week at the same venue, where she navigated a deep field to stop the clock in 7.79 seconds.
In the middle-distance events, Amaris Munya displayed her endurance by securing a podium finish in the high school girls 600 meter run. Munya crossed the line in 1:38.94 to take third place overall before returning to the track for the 400 meter dash, where she finished 12th in 59.23 seconds. The junior from Warwick also tested her strength in the one mile run earlier in the season, fighting her way to 15th place in 5:37.07.
The men’s sprints saw a statement performance from Outerbridge in the High School 200 meters. Outerbridge delivered a sizzling performance to secure second place with a time of 21.36 seconds, finishing just behind Brady Pineo in one of the fastest heats of the afternoon. His performance underscored the depth of Bermudian talent currently developing within the Montverde Academy program.
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Monday, February 02, 2026
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Smith-Mills Battles to Seventh at BMC Sheffield Grand Prix
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Middle-distance prospect Nirobi Smith-Mills faced a testing Indoor Opener, finishing seventh in a competitive Men’s A 800m field at the BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix.
Competing at the National Indoor Athletics Centre, Smith-Mills crossed the line in 1:55.06 in the day's headline 800m race. The race was won by Tobias Cheesbrough, who led a tight leading pack with a time of 1:52.46.
The event followed revised World Athletics rules for indoor 800m races, which now utilize a break point similar to an indoor 400m. Representing Nottingham Trent University, the Bermudian sat within the main pack for much of the contest but was unable to bridge the gap as the leaders surged in the final 200 meters.
Smith-Mills’ performance comes off the back of a strong 2025 season where he secured a podium finish at the Birmingham Grand Prix and set a personal best of 1:48.39 in Watford. Despite being just outside his indoor best, the Sheffield outing provides a solid foundation as he builds toward the America East Indoor Championships and the outdoor season.
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Sunday, February 01, 2026
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Bobb Shows Early-Season Speed at Penn State National Open
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Madisyn Bobb continued her transition to the collegiate ranks, representing the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) at the prestigious Penn State National Open. Competing inside the PSU Multi-Sport Facility in State College, Pennsylvania, the freshman sprinter delivered a clinical performance in the Women's 200m Dash.
Bobb seized control of Heat 17, crossing the line in a season-best 25.12 seconds to secure the heat victory. In a massive field of over 60 collegiate competitors, the result earned her a respectable 23rd place overall.
The performance places the young Bermudian—following in the footsteps of her Hall of Fame father, David Bobb, and record-breaking sister, Caitlyn—within touching distance of international qualification. Her time of 25.12 was just a fraction outside the Carifta Games qualifying standard of 24.68 seconds for the 200m distance.
UMBC’s focus now shifts to the final stages of the indoor campaign. Bobb is expected to be a key figure for UMBC as they prepare for the America East Indoor Championships in Boston later this month, where she will aim to lower her marks and secure a spot for the spring showpiece in Grenada.
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Young Stars Book Flight to Grenada as Qualifying Intensifies
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The Bermuda National Athletics Association (BNAA) has seen three more of its young prospects secure their places for the upcoming regional showpiece following a clinical second track meet of the season. Competing at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, athletes navigated perfect conditions to lay down early markers for the 2026 Carifta Games in Grenada.
BNAA President Jaria Vickers hailed the "amazing day" for the island's athletes, noting that the morning was particularly fruitful for those in the older age brackets. In the Under-17 Girls 100m, 15-year-old Amara Samuels produced a dominant performance to comfortably surpass the qualifying standard of 12.35 seconds, crossing the line in 12.14.
The field events provided further cause for celebration as Tatiana Sousa secured her spot in the Under-20 Girls Javelin. In her very first appearance of the season, Sousa launched a throw of 38.86m, moving well beyond the required benchmark of 37.00m. Vickers described the feat as "amazing" given that Sousa is a newcomer to the Under-20 category and has faced recent training disruptions due to limited access to the National Sports Centre field.
Bermuda's overseas contingent also made their presence felt, with Miles Outerbridge delivering a statement performance in the The Legends of Alachua County Invitational Men’s 200m. Outerbridge "smashed" the qualifying standard of 21.80 seconds by clocking a sizzling 21.34 to cement his place on the national team.
Looking ahead, the BNAA remains optimistic that more athletes will soon join the qualifying list. Vickers indicated that several competitors are "knocking on the door" of their respective standards, with specific attention being paid to the upcoming performances of Gianluca Bortoli, Riana Robinson, Brooklyn Meyers, and Sanchez Smith.
Staying with the The Legends of Alachua County Invitational, Amaris Munya finished third in the Girls 600m Run High School clocking a time of 1:38.94, Munya finished 12th in the Girls 400m Run High School stopping the clock in 59.23. Arima Turner finished fifth in the Girls 200 Dash High School clocking 24.83.
Click Here to see the Full January 31st, 2026 - BNAA Second Meet Results
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