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Wednesday, November 04, 2026
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Olympian Smith Targets Sprint Success in Chile
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Bermudian Olympian Tyler Smith will wear race number 31 when he lines up for the elite men’s race at the 2026 Americas Triathlon Cup in Iquique, Chile, on Sunday, 8 November.
The 28-year-old heads into the Pacific coastal fixture in rich form, having secured an impressive 13th-place finish over the standard Olympic distance at the World Triathlon Cup in San Pedro de la Paz just last weekend.
In that outing, Smith showcased his endurance and foot speed with a personal-best 10-kilometre run split of 30 minutes 35 seconds to surge through a stacked international field.
This weekend's challenge presents a distinct shift in dynamics, as competition moves from the tactical grind of the Olympic distance to the high-octane intensity of a sprint-distance contest: a 750-metre open-water swim, a fast 20-kilometre cycle leg, and an explosive 5-kilometre closing run.
Smith, who already boasts international sprint-distance pedigree this season following a top-five finish at the Europe Triathlon Cup in Ceuta, will look to leverage his sharp running form and aggressive bike leg to push toward the podium places against the region's elite.
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Sunday, November 01, 2026
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Smith 'New Level' Storms through the Field to Claim 13th in Chile
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Olympian Tyler Smith produced a scintillating run split to surge through the field and secure 13th place at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup in San Pedro de la Paz, Chile.
Competing in testing conditions across standard Olympic-distance disciplines, the Bermudian Olympian stopped the clock in an overall time of 1 hour 46 minutes 44 seconds. Smith crossed the line just 1:41 adrift of American winner Morgan Pearson, who captured gold in 1:45:03.
Smith faced early adversity in the water during the opening 1.5km swim leg, emerging in 37th position after posting a split of 18:12. However, he went straight to work on the 40km bike course, clocking the 21st fastest cycling split of 56:47 to reel in the chase pack.
"I was a little bit further back than I would have liked out of the water," Smith admitted. "I've been training hard and knew that no matter where I was at the start of the race, I could get myself further up the field.
"I worked really well on the bike with some other guys to form a big pack. There were still eight people up the road and unfortunately we couldn't catch them—they were just too strong."
Smith then unleashed an exceptional closing surge on the 10km run leg, recording the sixth-fastest run split of the day in 30:45 to climb 24 places from his post-swim position.
"The goal for me was really to try to be in the top 15, get myself some good Olympic points, and on that front it's job accomplished," Smith said. "I was super happy with 13th place—well above where I was ranked coming into this event.
"To close out with a 30:45 10k, the sixth-fastest run of the day, was really a new level of running for myself. I'm really thrilled with the performance I put out there."
Smith will now turn his attention to the remainder of his South American and Oceania swing, with two more World Triathlon Cup events lined up in quick succession—another outing in Chile next weekend followed by a stop in New Zealand two weeks later.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Smith set for World Triathlon Cup Elite Men's Showdown in Chile
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Bermudian Olympian Tyler Smith is set to return to the global circuit this weekend after being named in a stacked Elite Men’s field for the 2026 World Triathlon Cup San Pedro de la Paz in Chile.
Smith will take to the start line on Sunday, November 1st, targeting valuable world ranking points as the World Triathlon series arrives in the Biobío Region for the late-season South American showcase.
The 28-year-old heads to San Pedro de la Paz aiming to build momentum following a demanding season on the international circuit. Known for his tactical strength in the water and aggressive riding on the bike, Smith will be looking to position himself near the front pack out of the swim to contend on the fast, technical Chilean course.
The event will see a top-tier international contingent assemble along the shores of Laguna Grande, with athletes tackling a standard sprint-distance test comprising a 750-metre swim, a 20-kilometre bike leg, and a decisive 5-kilometre run to the tape.
For Smith, Sunday’s race represents a crucial opportunity to test his form against seasoned World Cup campaigners and push towards a strong finish in the global season standings.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Hawley Finishes 13th at World Triathlon Cup Tongyeong
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Bermuda’s Erica Hawley produced the fastest cycling split of the day to fight back from a testing swim and claim 13th place at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup in Tongyeong, South Korea.
Hawley stopped the clock in 57 minutes 31 seconds, finishing 49 seconds adrift of race winner Xinyu Lin of China, who took victory in 56:42.
The Bermudian Olympian faced an uphill battle following the opening 750-metre swim leg, exiting the water in 34th position after clocking 9:11.
However, Hawley mounted a fierce charge through the field on two wheels. She posted the day's benchmark across the 19.8-kilometre bike course with a blistering time of 29:47, bridging the gap to the main chase pack.
Hawley then capped her effort with the 13th fastest 5km run split of 17:21 to cement a solid top-15 finish in competitive global company.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Bermuda Defend Carifta Triathlon Crown in Commanding Style
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Hosts Bermuda produced a dominant collective display to retain their overall title at the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championships, racking up an emphatic 329 points across two days of competition.
Barbados finished as runners-up with 148 points, while Trinidad and Tobago secured third place on 141 points as the home nation controlled proceedings at Clearwater Beach.
Testing conditions greeted competitors on day two, but Gianluca Bortoli ensured Bermuda made an immediate impression, clinching the hosts' first medal of the morning with silver in the sprint division in a time of 58 minutes 25 seconds.
Bermuda's junior contingent then took centre stage in the individual super sprint and youth events, sweeping up a string of podium finishes across all age brackets.
Rory Shepherd set the standard in the Boys 15–16 Super Sprint, powering home in 30:36 to claim gold, while Sofia Leclerc battled to bronze in the Girls 15–16 race, crossing the line in 35:30.
In the Boys 13–14 division, Spencer Haldeman led the field in 31:32 to take gold, with team-mate Ethan Smith securing bronze in 32:46.
Bermuda went on to lock out the entire podium in the Girls 13–14 Super Sprint. Colette Durkin sealed victory in 34:36, followed closely by Naomi MacGuinness (35:04) for silver and Elena Bortoli (35:07) for bronze.
The medal rush continued into the youngest ranks, with Niklas Bock claiming bronze in the Boys 11–12 Youth event in 18:45. Eva Desjardins and Madeleine Friend then engineered an authoritative one-two in the Girls 11–12 category, Desjardins winning gold in 18:37 and Friend taking silver in 19:16.
The hosts underlined their superior squad depth in the Mixed Team Relays to close out the championships. In the Senior Relay, Bermuda A captured silver while Bermuda B rounded off the podium with bronze. Bermuda's junior squads delivered an equally emphatic conclusion, with Bermuda A storming to gold and Bermuda B claiming bronze to seal a thoroughly deserved title defence on home soil.
Elite Men's 16 - 21 Age Group Division
1 Fynn Armstrong 57:15 - BRB
2 Gianluca Bortoli 58:25 - BMU
3 Liam D'Abadie 58:42 - TTO
Elite Women's 16 - 21 Age Group Division
1 Rebecca Jansen 1:05:09 - ABW
2 Isabella Fernandez 1:06:26 - PRI
3 Alexis Lashley 1:07:50 - BRB
Boy's 15 - 16 Super Sprint
1 Rory SHEPHERD 30:36 - BMU
2 Z Renwick-Williams 31:09 - BRB
3 Xyon Jacobs 31:17 - ABW
Girls 15 - 16 Super Sprint
1 Laila Mcintyre 33:10 - BRB
2 Emma Gobert 34:18 - ABW
3 Sofia LECLERC 35:30 - BMU
Boy's 13 - 14 Super Sprint
1 Spencer Haldeman 31:32 - BMU
2 Liam Beckles 32:28 - BRB
3 Ethan Smith 32:46 - BMU
Girls 13 - 14 Super Sprint
1 Colette Durkin 34:36 - BMU
2 Naomi MacGuinness 35:04 - BMU
3 Elena Bortoli 35:07 - BMU
Boy's 11 - 12 Youth
1 Harvey Gibbins 18:36 - TTO
2 Wyatt Harrison 18:38 - TTO
3 Niklas Bock 18:45 - BMU
Girls 11 - 12 Youth
1 Eva Desjardins 18:37 - BMU
2 Madeleine Friend 19:16 - BMU
3 Frances-Marie Joseph 19:20 - TTO
Senior Mixed Team Relay
1 Barbados A 1:08:49
2 Bermuda A 1:10:23
3 Bermuda B 1:11:24
Junior Mixed Team Relay
1 Bermuda A 1:18:38
2 Barbados A 01:23:24
3 Bermuda B 1:23:45
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