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Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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Triathletes Deliver Impressive Top-25 Showing in Ohio
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Bermuda’s rising triathlon stars produced a series of resilient performances against America’s elite at the in West Chester, Ohio.
Qualification for the showpiece event at Voice of America Park—the flagship fixture on the US junior elite calendar—requires a top-15 finish in one of five qualifying rounds throughout the season. All six Bermudian competitors made their mark by placing inside the top 25 of their respective divisions.
Luca Bortoli, Bermuda’s lone entrant in the Junior Draft-Legal race (16–19 age group), was forced to weather literal and metaphorical storms.
With thunder and lightning forcing a 45-minute delay mid-swim, race officials suspended action before restarting competitors individually based on swim splits.
Disadvantaged by a late start-line position allocated to non-US athletes, Bortoli exited the water in 43rd place. However, he mounted an impressive comeback through the field—leading a chase pack on the bike before powering home on the run to secure a highly commendable 23rd-place finish.
Youth Elite trio shine in Gold Fleet performance
In the Youth Elite division (13–15 age group), Bermuda’s female contingent delivered a formidable group performance, with all three athletes cracking the top 25 in their debut at this level.
Elena Bortoli spearheaded the effort, exiting the water in 12th position before digging deep on the bike and run to claim 18th place overall out of 62 starters.
Close behind, Sofia Leclerc recovered from a challenging swim to carve through the field for 20th, while Riana Robinson recorded a top-20 bike split to battle back for 25th place.
Top-10 placement for Shepherd in boys' race
In the Youth Elite boys’ race, Rory Shepherd secured a top-ten finish, crossing the line in ninth position.
After exiting the swim in fifth, Shepherd was isolated on the second lap of the bike leg, losing vital time before reclaiming ground with a strong closing run.
Teammate Rohan Roopra executed a disciplined race strategy to finish 18th, staying clear of trouble on the bike and holding off late surges on the run to lock down a top-20 finish.
The squad will now take a well-earned break before turning their attention to the CARIFTA Triathlon Championships, which Bermuda hosts in October.
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Sunday, August 02, 2026
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Hawley Finishes 18th as Copacabana Beach makes Return
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Bermuda’s Erica Hawley placed 18th in a strong 51-woman field at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup in Rio de Janeiro as elite international triathlon made an emotional return to Copacabana Beach.
Ten years after the world watched history made on the iconic Brazilian sand during the 2016 Olympic Games—where Hawley's compatriot Dame Flora Duffy famously finished eighth—a new generation of triathletes took to the water at one of the sport's most storied venues.
Hawley produced a strong finish to cross the line in 59 minutes and 32 seconds, mounting a superb second-half comeback after a challenging opening swim leg.
Strong run powers Hawley through the field
Starting off in the 750-metre open-water swim, Hawley emerged from the surf in 34th position with a time of 11:06.
However, the Bermudian Olympian quickly settled into a rhythm once onto the bike course, posting the 22nd fastest cycle split of 30:54 to work her way up into the chasing pack.
It was on the final 5km run leg where Hawley truly shined, unleashing the 12th fastest run split of the day in 16:33 to slice through the field and secure a top-20 finish on the global stage.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Hawley Set for World Triathlon Cup Challenge in Rio
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Bermuda Olympian Erica Hawley will return to international competition on August 2 when she lines up in the 2026 World Triathlon Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The elite event will be staged on the iconic Copacabana Beach, one of the world's most recognisable sporting venues and the site of the triathlon competition during the 2016 Olympic Games.
Hawley will face a demanding sprint-distance race beginning with a 750-metre open-water swim. The women's elite field will start from the beach at 7:00am before completing a single counter-clockwise lap in the waters off Copacabana.
The athletes will then tackle a fast and flat 20-kilometre bike course, consisting of four five-kilometre laps along Avenida Atlântica and the surrounding streets, offering plenty of opportunities for high-speed racing.
The event concludes with a flat 5km run over two counter-clockwise laps, where the race is often decided in a sprint to the finish.
With its combination of fast courses and a spectacular backdrop, the Rio World Triathlon Cup is expected to attract a strong international field. Hawley will be aiming to deliver another competitive performance as she continues her 2026 campaign on one of triathlon's most historic stages.
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Friday, July 24, 2026
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Woollins & Friend Power to Sprint Triathlon Victory
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The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Tri-A-Tri Series continued at the Clearwater Beach. Philip Woollins produced a commanding display to claim victory in the 200m swim, 8km bike and 2km run sprint triathlon, finishing almost two minutes clear of his nearest rival.
Woollins crossed the line in 27 minutes 10 seconds, putting together a balanced performance across all three disciplines to secure the overall title.
Arthur Wightman claimed second place in 29:14, while Joshua Cann completed the podium in 29:58, narrowly dipping under the 30-minute mark.
The fastest female competitor in the race was Madeleine Friend, whose impressive time of 30:48 earned her fourth place overall, finishing ahead of Lionel Quintin in fifth.
Lukas Eiselt edged a close family battle for sixth, stopping the clock at 34:54, just a single second ahead of Holgar Eiselt in 34:55.
Emma Palmer finished eighth in 35:46, with Rachel Little ninth in 35:54. Heath Kemp was unable to complete the course and recorded a DNF.
Henderson dominates duathlon category
Charlotte Henderson produced one of the standout performances of the day to comfortably win the 200m swim and 8km bike event.
She finished in 22:08, more than six minutes ahead of Julia Hawley, who completed the course in 28:19.
Kelise Wade was the sole competitor in the 200m swim, 8km bike and 1km run category and completed the course in a strong 27:26.
Julia Cunningham secured victory in the 200m swim, 5.3km bike and 1km run event, crossing the finish line in 21:40.
The junior categories showcased plenty of promise.
Pippa Henderson claimed the 100m swim, 5.3km bike and 1km run title in 25:57, while Indigo Kemp delivered the fastest time of the youngest age-group event, completing the 100m swim, 2.67km bike and 1km run course in 15:07.
The event featured competitors across a range of distances and age groups, highlighting both experienced performers and emerging young talent in an enjoyable day of multisport racing.
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Monday, July 20, 2026
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Wade Warmed up for Championships with Victory in Philadelphia
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Triathlete Kelise Wade laid down a dominant marker ahead of participating in the 2026 International Youth Championships by storming to victory at the Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Women's Philadelphia Super Sprint Triathlon.
Wade delivered a masterclass in multi-discipline execution across Pennsylvania, stopping the clock in a winning overall time of 31:30.
Wade produced a clinical performance across all three disciplines in Philadelphia.
The young athlete set a ferocious pace right out of the blocks, launching her campaign with a blistering 0:47 seconds effort in the swim leg before surging into transition.
She maintained complete control through the cycling phase, navigating the course in 12:44 on the bike, before closing out the win with a measured 15:09 run to secure the top step of the podium.
The victory provided ideal momentum for Wade as she put the final touches on her preparations before heading to Maryland to compete against top international talent at the Youth Championships.
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