Simons and Lindsay Claim Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Titles
Trey Simons & Gayle Lindsay
IslandStats.com
Trey Simons and Gayle Lindsay have emerged as the champions of the 2025 Sir Stanley Burgess 5K road race. Their victories come just 19 days ahead of the highly anticipated Bermuda Day Half Marathon, adding further intrigue to the upcoming blue-riband event.
Simons, with his comfortable victory, has firmly positioned himself as a favorite for the Bermuda Day Half Marathon, according to islandstats.com coverage. He joins the defending champion Lamont Marshall and last year's runner-up Ryan Outerbridge in what is shaping up to be a thrilling contest for the island's most prestigious road race.
Lindsay's win also strengthens her position as a potential contender to defend her Bermuda Day Half Marathon title. However, she will be mindful of the lurking threat posed by the likes of Christine Daley and Teresa Ruiz, who will be eager to challenge for top honors.
In the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K itself, Simons crossed the finish line with a commanding lead, clocking an impressive time of 16 minutes and 1 second. Thomas Mills finished second in 16:47, with David Lunn completing the men's podium in 17:14.
Lindsay was the eighth runner overall to finish, securing the female title with a time of 18 minutes and 19 seconds. Teresa Ruiz was the second female finisher and 15th overall, clocking 19:35. Stepanka Sprincova rounded out the top three female finishers, crossing the line in 20th place with a time of 20:09.
The Sir Stanley Burgess 5K has provided a fascinating glimpse into the current form of some of Bermuda's leading distance runners, setting the stage for what promises to be an enthralling Bermuda Day Half Marathon later this month.
