Bermuda's Liam Evans produced an outstanding display of multi-disciplinary athleticism to claim a superb third-place finish in the Men’s Division at the prestigious APEX CHICAGO 2026 event.
Testing himself against a highly competitive field of 72 elite international competitors, Evans showcased his remarkable versatility, combining raw power with elite endurance to anchor himself firmly on the podium.
The event's specialized metrics highlighted Evans' well-rounded athletic profile. He set an incredibly high bar in the stamina segments, registering a massive 219 in Endurance and 198 in Speed, which he backed up on the track by clocking a blistering 5:12 in The Mile.
His explosive mechanics were equally apparent on the turf. Evans clocked an impressive 4.529 seconds in the Fast Forty sprint, before unleashing a massive vertical leap of 46 inches in The Vert and exploding for 9 feet 4 inches in The Broad jump.
In the heavy strength and throwing disciplines, Evans continued to rack up vital points. He registered a Power score of 182 and a Strength score of 72, highlighted by a distance of 57 feet 11 inches in The Toss. He completed his grueling multi-sport campaign by demonstrating excellent upper-body stamina, grinding out 15 repetitions in The Pull and 8 repetitions in The Push.
By balancing explosive speed with grit in the strength phases, Evans successfully navigated the punishing Chicago itinerary to secure a magnificent bronze classification on the big stage.
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