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Monday, August 31, 2026
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Brunnock Wins Clearwater Beach Thrilling Tri-A-Tri Finale
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Oliver Brunnock produced a commanding display to seal victory as the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Tri-A-Tri Series reached its conclusion at Clearwater Beach.
Brunnock set the benchmark with an impressive time of 23 minutes and 10 seconds, finishing comfortably clear of his nearest challengers across the swim, bike, and run course.
Ian Henderson crossed the line in 26:53 to claim second place, while Jake Smith rounded out the overall podium in 27:54.
In the women’s field, Judith Tucker delivered a standout performance, posting a swift 27:50, while Hannah Cannon broke the 30-minute barrier with a determined 30:02 clocking.
The closing event saw competitive racing across the age groups, with several athletes separated by mere seconds:
Top-Five Chase: Mathew Smith (29:20) narrowly edged out Arthur Wightman (29:22) by just two seconds in a thrilling sprint for fourth overall.
Sub-30 Pack: Seamus Durkin (29:37) and Vaughn Rowse (29:46) both executed strong pacing to finish well within the 30-minute mark.
Family Contests: The Davidge family made a strong showing, with Ronan Davidge (32:42) leading Elliott (34:12), Esme (34:19), and Ryan (36:33).
Tandem Finish: Jessie and Spencer Halderman crossed the line together in 40:34 to conclude the series.
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Friday, August 21, 2026
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Woolins and McGuinness lead the field at Clearwater Beach
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Philip Woolins and Naomi McGuinness set the pace as the Bermuda Triathlon Association continued its popular Tri-a-Tri series at Clearwater Beach.
Competitors tackled a sprint course featuring a 200m swim, an 8km cycle, and a 2km run along the St. David's coastline.
Woolins proved the class of the field, crossing the finish line first with a commanding time of 26 minutes 22 seconds.
Naomi McGuinness led the women's charge and finished second overall in 28:00, edging out Neil McGuinness who claimed third in 28:57. Scott Oliver followed closely behind in 29:08 to take fourth, with Matthew Smith rounding out the top five after breaking the 31-minute mark in 30:07.
Further down the field, Elliot Davidge (34:07) narrowly pipped Izzy Stevens (34:08) and Esme Davidge (34:13) in a tight battle across the line. In the shortened course, Kelise Wade completed the swim and bike legs along with a single-lap run in 26:07.
BTA Tri-a-Tri Series
Philip Woolins – 26:22
Naomi McGuinness – 28:00
Neil McGuinness – 28:57
Scott Oliver – 29:08
Matthew Smith – 30:07
Seamus Durkin – 30:56
Vaughn Rowse – 31:55
Lionel Quinton – 32:04
Paul Tohill – 33:01
Elliot Davidge – 34:07
Izzy Stevens – 34:08
Esme Davidge – 34:13
Emma Palmer – 35:23
Alex Hollis – 35:54
Ryan Davidge – 37:00
Bethany Davidge – 38:12
Kelise Wade (1-lap run) – 26:07
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Hawley & Smith Solidify Standings on International Stage
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Bermudian Olympians Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith have maintained strong standings across the latest World Triathlon leaderboard updates.
Hawley features prominently among the world's elite in the women's division, holding the 80th spot in the overall World Rankings. The Olympian sits 89th in the flagship World Triathlon Championship Series standings, while occupying 30th on the Individual Olympic Qualification list. Regionally, Hawley remains among the Americas' top performers, sitting 16th in the Continental rankings.
World Triathlon
In the men's rankings, Smith sits 205th overall in the World Rankings while continuing to make an impact on the premier circuit, where he holds the 82nd position in the World Triathlon Championship Series.
Smith is also positioned at 94th on the Individual Olympic Qualification table and sits 41st in the Continental rankings as international competition continues.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Bermudian Olympian Hawley Reflects on Whirlwind Tour
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Bermudian Olympian Erica Hawley has looked back on an intense, four-week whirlwind tour across the globe, capping off a demanding schedule that saw her race through Edmonton, return home to Bermuda, and head south for international stops in Rio de Janeiro and Asunción.
Hawley concluded her grueling stretch with a hard-fought seventh-place finish in Asunción, South America, a result she was delighted with following a frustrating outing in Brazil.
"What a wild four-week trip," Hawley reflected on social media. "Finished up with a seventh place which I’m proud of :) After a shocker swim in Rio, I was stoked to get out the water tenth here."
The race in Paraguay showed immense promise early on, with Hawley finding her rhythm on the bike segment before bad luck struck in the closing stages. A dramatic slip entering the second transition (T2) threatened to derail her afternoon completely.
"Felt in control through the bike, but had a tumble entering T2 and completely decked it," she said. "Bummed, as I felt like it was shaping up to be a very, very good day."
Despite the heavy fall, the Bermudian showed signature resilience to put together a strong run leg, battling through physical discomfort that proved to be more than just numb feet.
"Still ran well, but what I thought was just frozen toes at the start turned out to be a pretty bad bruise on my toe," Hawley added. "Luckily, no fracture!"
Having brushed off the bumps and bruises, the Olympian now turns her focus to recovery after a relentless month of high-level international competition.
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Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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Triathletes Deliver Impressive Top-25 Showing in Ohio
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Bermuda’s rising triathlon stars produced a series of resilient performances against America’s elite at the in West Chester, Ohio.
Qualification for the showpiece event at Voice of America Park—the flagship fixture on the US junior elite calendar—requires a top-15 finish in one of five qualifying rounds throughout the season. All six Bermudian competitors made their mark by placing inside the top 25 of their respective divisions.
Luca Bortoli, Bermuda’s lone entrant in the Junior Draft-Legal race (16–19 age group), was forced to weather literal and metaphorical storms.
With thunder and lightning forcing a 45-minute delay mid-swim, race officials suspended action before restarting competitors individually based on swim splits.
Disadvantaged by a late start-line position allocated to non-US athletes, Bortoli exited the water in 43rd place. However, he mounted an impressive comeback through the field—leading a chase pack on the bike before powering home on the run to secure a highly commendable 23rd-place finish.
Youth Elite trio shine in Gold Fleet performance
In the Youth Elite division (13–15 age group), Bermuda’s female contingent delivered a formidable group performance, with all three athletes cracking the top 25 in their debut at this level.
Elena Bortoli spearheaded the effort, exiting the water in 12th position before digging deep on the bike and run to claim 18th place overall out of 62 starters.
Close behind, Sofia Leclerc recovered from a challenging swim to carve through the field for 20th, while Riana Robinson recorded a top-20 bike split to battle back for 25th place.
Top-10 placement for Shepherd in boys' race
In the Youth Elite boys’ race, Rory Shepherd secured a top-ten finish, crossing the line in ninth position.
After exiting the swim in fifth, Shepherd was isolated on the second lap of the bike leg, losing vital time before reclaiming ground with a strong closing run.
Teammate Rohan Roopra executed a disciplined race strategy to finish 18th, staying clear of trouble on the bike and holding off late surges on the run to lock down a top-20 finish.
The squad will now take a well-earned break before turning their attention to the CARIFTA Triathlon Championships, which Bermuda hosts in October.
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