Bermudian prospect Oliver Hayward tested himself against the world’s elite junior triathletes, finishing 53rd at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Pontevedra, Spain.
Hayward was among a massive global contingent gathered in the Galician city, where four action-packed days of World Championship racing officially got under way on Wednesday afternoon. A bumper field of 4,650 athletes from 62 nations are set to compete across Elite, Elite Para, Under-23, Junior, and Age Group sprint and Olympic-distance disciplines, alongside mixed relay events.
Lining up 64th on a stacked Junior Men's start list featuring the sport's finest rising talents, Hayward was greeted by ideal conditions, with clear blue skies and temperatures hovering in the high 20s.
The Bermudian navigated the frantic opening swim, emerging from the water in 52nd position with a split of 9 minutes, 33 seconds.
Hayward then produced a determined effort across the technical bike leg, posting a time of 28:27 before digging deep on the run course to clock 18:26.
He crossed the finish line in an overall time of 58:17, climbing several places from his bib seeding to claim a commendable 53rd-place finish on the world stage.
Monday, September 21, 2026
Pilgrim seals top-15 finish in Africa Triathlon Cup
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Bermudian triathlete Nick Pilgrim produced a resolute, well-rounded performance to secure a 13th-place finish at the 2026 Africa Triathlon Cup in Tipaza, Algeria.
Taking on an international elite field along the Mediterranean coast, Pilgrim dipped beneath the hour mark to stop the clock in a total time of 58 minutes 56 seconds.
The Bermudian established a solid foundation in the water, completing the swim leg in 9:33 to stay firmly within touch of the main pack heading into the first transition.
Out on the bike course, Pilgrim dug deep over a testing circuit, navigating the technical sections to register a split of 30:02 and keep himself in contention for the upper half of the field.
He then rounded out his afternoon with a sharp effort on the concluding run leg, clocking 17:09 across the final discipline to battle through to 13th position.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Tri-ed & Tested & Synergy Claim National Championship Titles
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Dylan Eiselt and Will Greene combined to capture the men's title as the Aon Mixed Team Relay National Championship produced a morning of high-octane racing at Clearwater Beach.
Racing under the banner of 'Tri-ed and Tested', the duo clocked a sharp 58 minutes 59 seconds to edge out their closest rivals in a fiercely competitive all-male division.
They were pushed all the way by 'Tri and Stop Us', with Jens Drea and Spencer Haldeman stopping the clock just 22 seconds adrift in 59:21 to take the runner-up spot. The podium was rounded out by 'Bianchi Bosses!', as Ronan Davidge and Sanchez Smith posted a solid 1:00:51 for third.
In the all-female division, 'Synergy' asserted their authority courtesy of a commanding performance from Ashley Couper and Marie Dore.
The pair produced a dominant display across the disciplines to take the honours in 1:01:05, finishing more than two minutes clear of their nearest challengers.
Second place went to 'The Two Scoops' pairing of Colette Durkin and Evelyn Fahy, who crossed the line in 1:03:09, while 'Two Tri-ed' duo Elena Bortoli and Iris Duda completed the top three with a combined effort of 1:03:49.
Road Closures Confirmed for Aon Mixed Team Relay Triathlon
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Motorists in the east end have been advised of road closures and traffic restrictions this Sunday as Bermuda’s triathletes take to the course in St David’s.
The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Aon Ltd Mixed Team Relay Triathlon is scheduled to run between 08:00 and 10:15 on 20 September, centered around Clearwater Beach and Cooper’s Island Road.
Competitors will set off from the Clearwater Beach car park, navigating along Cooper’s Island Road and onto Southside Road before looping back towards the finish area.
To facilitate the race and ensure athlete safety, extensive road closures will be implemented throughout the morning. Southside Road, Tommy Fox Road, and Pepper Hall Road will all be shut to regular vehicular traffic for the duration of the event.
A 55 km/h speed variation has also been sanctioned along the race route for participating cyclists.
Police officers and race marshals will manage diversions on the ground, with the Ministry of Public Works and Environment urging drivers to adhere to instructions, proceed with extra caution in surrounding areas, and plan journeys accordingly.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Ironman Wisconsin Dore Finishes Second Female Overall
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Bermuda-based triathlete Marie-Lyne Dore delivered an extraordinary endurance performance at Ironman Wisconsin, capturing victory in her age group and finishing as the second female competitor overall.
Displaying remarkable consistency and pacing across all three disciplines, Dore completed the grueling 140.6-mile course in Madison in an impressive overall time of 10 hours, 19 minutes, and 28 seconds.
The performance earned her 42nd place across the entire field of male and female competitors.
Dore established herself near the front early on, navigating the choppy waters of Lake Monona to complete the 2.4-mile swim in 1:06:12.
Transitioning onto the bike, she tackled the famously hilly and technical 112-mile course with relentless rhythm, clocking a brisk 5:35:09 split to surge into contention among the elite women.
She then sealed her commanding position during the marathon finale. Running with tactical precision and composure, Dore logged a superb 3:29:41 split over the 26.2-mile run through downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin campus.
The effort secured her top spot in the competitive F40–44 division, as well as the runner-up spot on the overall women’s podium, capping a landmark day on the international endurance circuit.
