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Sunday, November 02, 2025
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Smith & Hawley Crowned Cambridge Beaches Champions
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Bermuda's Olympic triathlon stars, Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley, delivered commanding performances at the Cambridge Beaches Triathlon to claim the Adult Individual Sprint Male and Female titles, respectively. Both athletes won their divisions comfortably, clearly demonstrating the distance between the professional elite and the amateur field.
Smith put on a masterclass in speed and efficiency to secure the Men's championship. He clocked a phenomenal winning time of 54:52, finishing nearly five minutes ahead of the nearest rival.
Smith’s victory was built on a balanced and dominant display across all three legs:
Swim: A blistering 10:05 to exit the water with the lead group.
Bike: An impressive 27:00 on the cycling segment.
Run: A swift 16:08 to close out the race and secure the title.
The Men's podium was rounded out by Jackson Langley, who finished second overall with a time of 59:26, and Gianluca Bortoli, who secured third place, stopping the clock at 1:00:08.
In the Women's race, Hawley proved her class, finishing as the top female competitor and an incredible 5th overall in the field. She completed the sprint distance in a time of 1:01:10, showcasing her all-around ability.
Hawley’s impressive splits were:
Swim: 10:37 as she exited the water.
Bike: 30:41 for the bike segment.
Run: A rapid 17:54 for the final run.
The female podium saw Marie Dore finish as the second female and 10th overall in 1:08:13, while Lynsey Palmer took the third female spot and 11th overall with a time of 1:09:25.
The team events also provided exciting competition, highlighting the depth of talent across Bermuda’s endurance sports community:
Adult All Male Team Sprint: The Tri-ing to beat Tyler team secured victory in 58:23. This powerhouse trio included the 2025 Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race champion Matt Boys, and Bermuda Day Half Marathon champion Sean Trott, alongside Craig Munden.
Adult Mixed Team Sprint: The JackZanderSkyler team, featuring Olympic swimmer Jack Harvey, Skyler Powell, and Zander Miller, clinched the mixed event title with a time of 1:02:33.
Adult All Female Team Sprint: The Bermuda Tri Angels—comprised of Carmen Loots, Frances Smith, and Madelyn Moore—won their category in 1:16:48.
The 2025 Cambridge Beaches Triathlon proved to be a resounding success, headlined by dominant displays from the island’s Olympic representatives.
Click Here to see the Full 2025 Cambridge Beaches Triathlon Results
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
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Hawley 28th in World Triathlon Championships Final
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Bermuda Olympian Erica Hawley delivered a solid performance at the pinnacle event of the season, finishing 28th in the Elite Women's Championship Final at the 2025 World Triathlon Championships in Wollongong, Australia.
Competing on the challenging course at Cove Beach, Hawley battled a world-class field to cross the line with a total time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 38 seconds (2:01:38).
The overall race was won by Germany’s Lisa Tertsch, who had a phenomenal day to be crowned World Champion, clocking a winning time of 1:56:50.
Hawley’s final time was built on a consistent display across all three segments of the Olympic distance event.
Hawley emerged from the water with a competitive swim time of 20:11, positioning herself well for the start of the 40km bike course. She maintained her focus through the bike course clocking 1:02:35, before closing out the race with a sub-38 minute run time of 37:38.
The 28th-place finish represents a valuable result for Hawley in her first appearance at the Elite World Championship Final, providing crucial experience against the very best triathletes in the world.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Hawley Finishes Fourth in World Aquabike Final
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Julia Hawley delivered a superb performance at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong, Australia, narrowly missing out on a medal with a fourth-place finish in the Age Group Aquabike event.
Competing in the highly competitive 60-64 Female Age Group, Hawley clocked a total time of 1 hour, 49 minutes, and 1 second (1:49:01).
Hawley demonstrated strong pace across both legs of the standard distance event:
1.5 km Swim: She completed the opening swim leg in 27 minutes, 22 seconds (27:22).
40 km Bike: She followed up with a powerful ride, covering the bike course in 1:17:19.
Her consistent effort saw her secure a top-five finish on the world stage, a commendable result in the final championship event of the season.
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Sunday, October 12, 2025
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Dore & Couper Brave IRONMAN World Championship
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Two female competitors battled the heat and humidity of the Kailua-Kona course as the IRONMAN World Championship hosted both men and women on the sport’s spiritual home soil.
Marie-Lyne Dore and Ashley Couper both completed the ultimate endurance challenge, delivering strong age-group finishes against a global field.
Dore's Sub-10:30 Performance
Marie-Lyne Dore was the faster of the two, crossing the line in a superb overall time of 10 hours, 22 minutes, and 7 seconds (10:22:07), placing her 93rd overall.
Her race split saw her exit the swim in 1:11:53, complete the challenging bike leg in 5:27:08, and close with a swift marathon time of 3:32:04.
Dore’s performance secured her a fantastic 8th place finish in the highly competitive Female 40-44 Age Group and she was the 35th female finisher overall.
Couper Excels in Age Group
Ashley Couper completed her Kona campaign with a total time of 11:07:06, finishing 298th overall.
Couper, who is known for her strong running, posted splits of 1:20:14 for the swim, 5:45:09 for the bike, and a 3:44:50 run to finish her gruelling day.
Her time earned her a respectable 27th place in the Female 45-49 Age Group, confirming her position as the 240th female to cross the iconic finish line.
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Tuesday, October 07, 2025
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Tragedy and Triumph at IRONMAN 70.3 Waco
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The IRONMAN 70.3 Waco Triathlon was overshadowed by a tragic incident during the swim portion of the race, but also featured strong performances from a trio of Bermudian athletes who successfully navigated the challenging half-Ironman course.
The event was marred by the death of a competitor who required medical assistance during the 1.2-mile swim in the Brazos River. The athlete was transported to a local hospital where they later died.
IRONMAN officials issued a statement confirming the tragedy and expressing their deepest condolences to the athlete’s family and friends, stating they were offering support to those affected. Details regarding the athlete were not immediately released, but the incident casts a somber note on the day's proceedings.
Despite the difficult news, three female triathletes proudly representing Bermuda delivered impressive finishes, battling the Texan conditions across the 70.3-mile distance (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run).
Lesley-Jane Smith was the first Bermudian across the finish line, recording a superb time of 6 hours and 40 seconds (6:00:40) to place 481st overall.
Smith's consistent pacing across all three disciplines proved key. She completed the swim in 35:10, followed by a swift 3:01:35 on the bike, and sealed her race with a 2:10:05 run. This strong showing secured her an excellent 12th place in the competitive Female 40-44 Age Group Division and saw her finish as the 65th female overall.
Closely following Smith was Melissa Logie, who clocked in at 6:07:38 to take 543rd place overall.
Logie began her race with a 42:27 swim time. She then powered through the bike segment in 3:02:44, before showing impressive endurance on the run course, finishing in 2:09:27—the fastest run split among the Bermudian women. Logie finished 14th in the Female 40-44 Age Group Division and was the 80th female overall finisher.
Rounding out the Bermudian contingent was Nicola Hallett. Hallett's final time of 6:25:21 saw her finish 727th overall, with splits of 46:59 for the swim, 3:03:05 for the bike, and 2:22:34 for the run.
Hallett's performance was particularly notable as her time earned her a top-10 finish in her category, placing 10th in the Female 50-54 Age Group Division. She was the 123rd female to cross the finish line, concluding a determined day of racing for the Bermuda flag in Texas.
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