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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Hawley Set for World Triathlon Cup Challenge in Rio
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Bermuda Olympian Erica Hawley will return to international competition on August 2 when she lines up in the 2026 World Triathlon Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The elite event will be staged on the iconic Copacabana Beach, one of the world's most recognisable sporting venues and the site of the triathlon competition during the 2016 Olympic Games.
Hawley will face a demanding sprint-distance race beginning with a 750-metre open-water swim. The women's elite field will start from the beach at 7:00am before completing a single counter-clockwise lap in the waters off Copacabana.
The athletes will then tackle a fast and flat 20-kilometre bike course, consisting of four five-kilometre laps along Avenida Atlântica and the surrounding streets, offering plenty of opportunities for high-speed racing.
The event concludes with a flat 5km run over two counter-clockwise laps, where the race is often decided in a sprint to the finish.
With its combination of fast courses and a spectacular backdrop, the Rio World Triathlon Cup is expected to attract a strong international field. Hawley will be aiming to deliver another competitive performance as she continues her 2026 campaign on one of triathlon's most historic stages.
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Friday, July 24, 2026
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Woollins & Friend Power to Sprint Triathlon Victory
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The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Tri-A-Tri Series continued at the Clearwater Beach. Philip Woollins produced a commanding display to claim victory in the 200m swim, 8km bike and 2km run sprint triathlon, finishing almost two minutes clear of his nearest rival.
Woollins crossed the line in 27 minutes 10 seconds, putting together a balanced performance across all three disciplines to secure the overall title.
Arthur Wightman claimed second place in 29:14, while Joshua Cann completed the podium in 29:58, narrowly dipping under the 30-minute mark.
The fastest female competitor in the race was Madeleine Friend, whose impressive time of 30:48 earned her fourth place overall, finishing ahead of Lionel Quintin in fifth.
Lukas Eiselt edged a close family battle for sixth, stopping the clock at 34:54, just a single second ahead of Holgar Eiselt in 34:55.
Emma Palmer finished eighth in 35:46, with Rachel Little ninth in 35:54. Heath Kemp was unable to complete the course and recorded a DNF.
Henderson dominates duathlon category
Charlotte Henderson produced one of the standout performances of the day to comfortably win the 200m swim and 8km bike event.
She finished in 22:08, more than six minutes ahead of Julia Hawley, who completed the course in 28:19.
Kelise Wade was the sole competitor in the 200m swim, 8km bike and 1km run category and completed the course in a strong 27:26.
Julia Cunningham secured victory in the 200m swim, 5.3km bike and 1km run event, crossing the finish line in 21:40.
The junior categories showcased plenty of promise.
Pippa Henderson claimed the 100m swim, 5.3km bike and 1km run title in 25:57, while Indigo Kemp delivered the fastest time of the youngest age-group event, completing the 100m swim, 2.67km bike and 1km run course in 15:07.
The event featured competitors across a range of distances and age groups, highlighting both experienced performers and emerging young talent in an enjoyable day of multisport racing.
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Monday, July 20, 2026
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Wade Warmed up for Championships with Victory in Philadelphia
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Triathlete Kelise Wade laid down a dominant marker ahead of participating in the 2026 International Youth Championships by storming to victory at the Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Women's Philadelphia Super Sprint Triathlon.
Wade delivered a masterclass in multi-discipline execution across Pennsylvania, stopping the clock in a winning overall time of 31:30.
Wade produced a clinical performance across all three disciplines in Philadelphia.
The young athlete set a ferocious pace right out of the blocks, launching her campaign with a blistering 0:47 seconds effort in the swim leg before surging into transition.
She maintained complete control through the cycling phase, navigating the course in 12:44 on the bike, before closing out the win with a measured 15:09 run to secure the top step of the podium.
The victory provided ideal momentum for Wade as she put the final touches on her preparations before heading to Maryland to compete against top international talent at the Youth Championships.
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Sunday, July 19, 2026
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Hawley Targets Olympic Momentum after Edmonton
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Bermudian triathlete Erica Hawley says her sixth-place finish at the World Triathlon Cup in Edmonton was precisely the statement performance she needed to kickstart her Olympic qualification campaign.
Hawley executed a composed and tactically sharp race in Canada, stopping the clock at 1:00:23 in a high-caliber field of 60 competitors. The result comes as a welcome response following a disappointing outing at the Huatulco World Cup in Mexico.
"I am extremely happy with placing sixth in Edmonton," Hawley said. "It was exactly the result I was looking for after Huatulco and to 'start' my Olympic journey again.
"It felt like a riskier decision to race here since the start list was a lot stronger than most World Cups, but I felt like the minimal travel and the timing suited my goals much better this year. I love racing in Canada and over the last few years I’ve had some of my best results here."
Key to Hawley’s success was a sharp start in the water and a furious opening effort on the bike, allowing her to establish herself firmly in the primary chase pack.
Having previously identified the swim and the opening stages of the cycle as areas for improvement, the Bermudian put in an aggressive display on a demanding Canadian course.
"What I’m most proud of is the swim and lap one of the bike," she explained. "This part of the triathlon has been one of my weaknesses, but I think I had one of my best swims and was really aggressive on the first lap of the bike, which meant that I was in the first chase pack.
"It was a hard course, so I knew the first three kilometers of the bike would be all-out, and I was strong here."
Beyond the technical execution, Hawley highlighted her mental recovery following her struggle on the run in Mexico.
"I'm proud of my resilience to bounce back after Huatulco, where I had one of my worst runs in a while. I felt a lot more in control and got into a rhythm on the run from the get-go.
"I didn’t have the final sprint for the podium, but overall I had a very solid swim, bike, and run. It’s really hard to mentally come back from a bad result, and I believe that shows lots of growth—maybe even some veteran mentality!"
With a strong foundation now laid in North America, Hawley turns her focus to a quickfire double-header in South America as she continues her push to secure valuable Olympic qualification points.
"Next up is the Rio World Cup on August 2nd, and then the Asuncion World Cup on August 9th," Hawley added.
"The goal for this race block is to get lots of Olympic points banked. I am really happy to start off with this sixth place and hopefully build from here."
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Hawley secures Impressive 6th at World Cup Edmonton
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Bermuda's Erica Hawley produced a stellar performance to finish sixth at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Edmonton.
Competing in excellent conditions at William Hawrelak Park in Canada, Hawley crossed the line in a time of 1:00:23, putting her just 1 minute 48 seconds behind the race winner, Olympic medalist Taylor Knibb of the United States.
Hawley set a strong foundation early on, navigating the opening swim leg to emerge from the water in 10 minutes 5 seconds.
She then showed great strength on the bike, tackling the technical Edmonton course in 31:22 to keep herself firmly in contention with the chasing pack.
An impressive final run of 17:28 saw Hawley hold off a late charge from the field to seal a superb top-six finish on the world stage, continuing her fine form at the elite international level.
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