A trio of Bermudian archers rewrote the history books this weekend as a series of stunning national records fell during the National Archery Association of Bermuda Indoor Championships.
The atmosphere at the 18-metre range was electric as Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts, and Robin Selley delivered career-best performances to set new Senior, Junior, and Cadet benchmarks respectively. The results signal a significant leap forward for the sport on the island, with the leading protagonists demonstrating elite-level precision under the pressure of a national final.
In the Men’s Olympic Recurve Round, Camerin Pickering asserted his dominance to claim the gold medal in emphatic fashion. Pickering navigated the technical demands of the indoor format to post a personal best score of 572 out of a possible 600, officially establishing a new Senior National Record. His clinical performance set a high standard for the following divisions, proving his status as the premier recurve archer in the country.
The youth divisions proved equally fruitful for the record-keepers as Jaydon Roberts secured the silver medal behind Pickering while making history of his own. Roberts’ personal best score of 558 out of 600 was enough to shatter the existing Junior National Record, marking him as one of the most exciting prospects in the regional circuit.
The record-breaking trend continued in the Women’s Cadet Recurve, where Robin Selley produced a golden performance. Selley showed remarkable composure for her age to secure the top spot on the podium with a personal best of 532 out of 600, a score that now stands as the new National Cadet Record. With three major records falling in a single afternoon, the NAAB Indoor Championships have provided a clear statement regarding the rising trajectory of Bermuda's archery program as they look toward international assignments later this season.
Gold Medal Division Winners
Junior Recurve Women - Electra Smith - 485/600
Cadet Recurve Male - Braeden Fraser - 475/600
Bowman Recurve Female - Sophia Davidge - 288/600
Masters Barebow Male - Calvin Burgess - 351/600
Masters Recurve Male - Robert O’Connor - 485/600
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