Sprinter books his sport in the 100m boys championship finals in Philadelphia

Bermudian sprinting sensation Miles Outerbridge continues to garner significant recognition, having been named to the prestigious 2025 MileSplit Florida All-City Track & Field Team. This latest accolade comes just as Outerbridge takes to the national stage, competing at the prestigious New Balance Nationals Outdoor 2025 Championships at Franklin Field, University of Pennsylvania. In a superb showing in the Championship Boys’ 100m, Outerbridge dominated Heat 6, clocking an impressive 10.39 seconds. This blistering time secured him the fifth fastest qualifying spot for the semi-finals, demonstrating his elite speed against the nation’s best.

Not content with just a heat win, Outerbridge then returned to the track for the Championship Boys’ 100m Semi-Final, where he once again demonstrated his exceptional form and composure under pressure. He posted a time of 10.44 seconds, successfully advancing to the much-anticipated final. All eyes will now be on the talented Bermudian as he vies for a national title, building on a season that has firmly established him as a rising star in track and field.

Bermuda sets sights on 2027 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru

Bermudian athletes and National Sports Governing Bodies now have a clear target in sight, with just over two years remaining until the XX Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Following an Executive Board meeting, Panam Sports has officially confirmed the 36 sports that will feature in the prestigious continental event, providing a definitive roadmap for Bermuda’s preparations.

In a landmark decision, cricket will be part of the Pan American Games for the first time in history. This is a significant development for cricket-playing nations across the Americas, including Bermuda, as this historic inclusion opens a new avenue for Bermudian cricketers to compete on a major multi-sport stage.

With precisely 758 days remaining until the opening ceremony of the Americas’ most significant sporting festival, the comprehensive sports programme for Lima 2027 has been finalised. The decision, made by the Panam Sports Executive Board, carefully considered the preferences of all 41 National Olympic Committees members of the Organization. Notably, 33 sports were selected based on these preferences, with an additional three chosen by the Lima 2027 Organising Committee.

“As Panam Sports, we have taken a very important step with the approval of the 36 sports for Lima 2027,” stated Panam Sports President, Neven Ilic. “We followed a very democratic process among all the National Olympic Committees, and today, the Executive Board has confirmed the sports of the Program of our Pan American Games.”

Bermuda’s national sports federations will now intensify their efforts, identifying and preparing athletes who will aim to qualify and proudly represent the island at what promises to be a thrilling Pan American Games in Lima.

Bermuda’s archers compete against more than 200 archers from 24 countries in the Dominican Republic

The largest ever edition of Copa Merengue has commenced in the Dominican Republic, with over 200 archers from across the Americas, including a contingent from Bermuda, arriving in Santo Domingo for the prestigious world ranking tournament. 

A total of 216 athletes from 24 countries are registered for the 10th edition – a significant increase of more than 60 participants compared to last year’s event. This year’s Copa Merengue is running concurrently with a qualification event for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, also set to be held in Santo Domingo. 

Day one of the competition saw Bermuda’s archers take to the line in both the Recurve Men’s and Women’s Divisions. In the Men’s Recurve, Camerin Pickering delivered a strong performance, finishing 9th in the qualification round with a score of 648. Jaydon Roberts placed 28th with 604 points, while Robert O’Connor finished 59th with 449. 

In the Recurve Women’s Division, Robin Ann Selley led the Bermudian women, securing 21st place in qualifications with a score of 578. Elektra Smith finished 39th with 438 points, and N’Dera Smith rounded out the Bermudian contingent in 44th with 321 points. 

The increased participation at Copa Merengue highlights the growing strength of archery across the region. Immediately following the qualification rounds, the elimination stages began. 

In the Men’s Recurve Division, Pickering showed his class by defeating Fernandez Cabero from Bolivia 6-0, and Jaydon Roberts secured a hard-fought victory, edging Heriberto Jimenez from the Dominican Republic 6-5. Both Bermudian archers successfully moved onto the Second Round. Unfortunately, Robert O’Connor’s tournament came to an end as he went down to Matias Grande from Mexico 6-0. 

In the Recurve Women’s Division, Robin Ann Selley won her First Round match with a decisive 6-0 victory over her teammate N’Dera Smith. However, Elektra Smith’s competition concluded after she was defeated 6-0 by Camila Patricia Perez Vizcaino from the Dominican Republic. Bermuda’s archers will be looking to build on these initial results as the tournament progresses.

Young talent takes centre stage at the annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards

The 39th Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards took place tonight at Warwick Academy, honouring 57 outstanding student-athletes for their dedication and achievements across various sports. The annual ceremony serves as a poignant tribute to Denton Hurdle, a revered former athlete and educator who sadly passed away in 1984 after a sudden illness.

In the primary school categories, Keirra Broadley-Samuels from St. George’s Preparatory was crowned the girls’ winner, with honourable mentions going to Zaya Cann-Berkley of West End Primary and Aalirah Daniels from Harrington Sound Primary. For the primary school boys, Owen Fosker from Warwick Academy took the top honour, with Khaleef Daley from Francis Patton Primary and Kimmij Simmons from Northlands Primary receiving honourable mentions.

Moving to the middle school division, Avery Taylor from Bermuda High School was named the girls’ winner, while Riley Khan from Warwick Academy and Riana Robinson from The Whitney Institute received honourable mentions. In the boys’ section, Chaz Edmead of Saltus Grammar School claimed the award, with Timothy Pearman from The Whitney Institute and De’Ari Trott from Warwick Academy earning honourable mentions.

Finally, in the senior categories, Carina Bortoli from Somersfield Academy was the senior girls’ winner, with Isabella Sousa receiving an honourable mention. The senior boys’ award went to Khari Sharrieff from The Berkeley Institute, and Alexander Rymon-Lipinski from MSA was given an honourable mention.

The Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards continue to celebrate the vibrant spirit and promising future of Bermudian youth sports, keeping alive the legacy of a man who dedicated his life to athletic excellence and education.