Young Bermuda athlete Adam Cenzer delivered a standout performance in South Carolina this weekend, clinching second place in his age division at the 44th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run.
Competing in the highly competitive Boys 10-14 category, the 14-year-old navigated the iconic 10k course in a blistering time of 38:53. His disciplined pace across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge allowed him to outpower much of the field, marking him as one of the rising stars of Bermuda distance running.
Cenzer’s achievement ensured a second podium of the day for the island's contingent in Charleston. He followed in the footsteps of seasoned international Lamont Marshall, who showcased his enduring class earlier in the morning. Marshall secured a brilliant third-place finish in the Masters Division, crossing the line in 31:59 to finish 25th overall in a massive field of over 31,000 participants.
The double success for Bermuda on one of North America’s most prestigious 10k stages highlights the strength of the island’s running programme across the generations. For Cenzer, finishing as the runner-up in a major international event serves as a significant milestone in his young career, while Marshall’s podium spot further cements his status as a formidable force on the regional circuit.
With two athletes returning home with silverware, the event proved to be a resounding success for the Bermudian delegation, proving once again that they can go toe-to-toe with elite competition on the world stage.
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