Ruberry Takes Top Spot in Triathlon Super Sprint Series
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The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Summer Sprint Series continued today at the picturesque Clearwater Beach, with athletes battling it out over a challenging Super Sprint distance.
Sarah Ruberry claimed a strong victory in the 200m Swim, 3-lap Bike, and 2-lap Run event, clocking a winning time of 34 minutes and 49 seconds. Her comprehensive performance saw her emerge ahead of the field in what proved to be a competitive race.
David Friend secured second place, finishing in 35 minutes and 42 seconds, demonstrating his consistent form across the disciplines. Rounding out the podium was Aidan Taylor, who completed the course in 35 minutes and 59 seconds, securing third position.
The event provided another excellent opportunity for triathletes to test their early-season fitness and skills in a vibrant setting, as the Bermuda Triathlon Association continues its series of accessible and engaging races throughout the summer.
Standard Distance - 200m Swim/3 laps Bike/2 laps Run
34.49 Sarah Ruberry 35.42 David Friend 35.59 Aidan Taylor 39.21 Ailish Byrne 42.18 Judith Howe Tucker
600m Swim/2 Laps Run 17.26 Logan Jones
100m Swim/2 laps Bike/1 lap Run 20.49 Austen Carr 23.06 Feargal Murphy
100m Swim/1 lap Bike/1 lap Run 24.54 Roisin Murphy
200m Swim/3 Laps Bike (no run) 25.12 Matthew Carr
200m Swim/2 Laps Run (No bike) 17.39 Gail Maitland 23.47 Karen Gonsalves
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Pilgrim & Durkin Crowned National Sprint Triathlon Champions
Nicholas Pilgrim & Maddie Durkin
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Nicholas Pilgrim and Maddie Durkin were today crowned the Male and Female Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon Champions after a challenging day of racing through the streets of Hamilton.
Nicholas Pilgrim put in a dominant performance in the Open Male category, clocking a winning time of 58 minutes flat. His race splits included a swift 10:02 in the swim, followed by a strong 29:42 on the bike, and a commanding 17:42 run. Pilgrim's victory was emphatic, finishing more than three minutes clear of his nearest rival. Jackson Langley secured second place, crossing the line in 1:01:08, with splits of 11:49 for the swim, 31:15 on the bike, and a rapid 17:20 run. Alex Pilgrim rounded out the podium, clocking 1:04:32, with a 12:13 swim, 30:44 bike, and 19:39 run.
In the Open Female Division, Maddie Durkin claimed the national title, finishing an impressive sixth overall with a time of 1:07:30. Durkin exited the water in 12:46, completed the bike course in 33:52, and finished her run in 19:37. The second female finisher, Lynsey Palmer, crossed the line eighth overall in 1:11:41, with splits of 12:12 (swim), 36:49 (bike), and 21:42 (run). Meghan Diel secured the third spot on the female podium, clocking 1:14:49, after a 15:27 swim, 37:20 bike, and 21:11 run.
The Junior Triathlon categories also saw strong competition. Jens Drea claimed the Junior Male title with a time of 37:36, followed by Jasper Lau in second with 39:49, and Ethan Smith in third with 40:49. In the Junior Female event, Isla Cooze emerged victorious, crossing the line in 43:09. Sofia Leclerc was just behind in second at 43:15, and Zara Bule rounded out the podium with a time of 43:26.
The event, held in the heart of Hamilton, showcased the strength and depth of Bermuda's triathlon talent across all age groups.
Isla Cooze, and Ethan Smith finished the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Super Sprint Series event at the Clearwater Beach tied.
Cooze and Smith both covered the 200m Swim, 10K bike, and 2K Run in a time of 29.02.
Owen Fosker finished second with a time of 31.01, and Max Williams rounded out the male podium with a time of 32.10.
Distance – 200m Swim/10K Cycle/2K Run
Female
29.02 Isla Cooze
Male
29.02 Ethan Smith 31.01 Owen Fosker 32.10 Max Williams 32.44 Vinesh Mistry 36.40 Aiden Taylor 38.02 David Friend 44.55 Newton Adcock
Distance – 100m Swim/6K Cycle/1K Run
21.20 Austen Carr 27.27 Bernell Williams
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Schindel, Cabral, and Carr Claim Victories at Super Sprint
Maddie Schindel
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The Bermuda Triathlon Association's Super Sprint Series delivered another exciting day of multi-discipline racing today at Clearwater Beach, with three distinct distances crowning new champions.
In the challenging Standard Distance – comprising a 200m swim, three laps on the bike, and two laps on the run – Maddie Schindel put in a superb performance to clinch victory. Schindel stopped the clock with a winning time of 25 minutes and 28 seconds, demonstrating her all-round strength across the disciplines.
The slightly shorter 100m swim, three-lap bike, and one-lap run distance saw Caelan Cabral claim the top spot. Cabral delivered a strong showing to cross the line in 20 minutes and 16 seconds, highlighting his speed over the compact course.
Finally, in the 100m swim, two-lap bike, and one-lap run distance, Austen Carr emerged victorious. Carr completed his race in an impressive 17 minutes and 53 seconds, proving to be the fastest over this specific Super Sprint format.
The series continues to provide a fantastic platform for triathletes of all ages and abilities to compete in a friendly yet competitive environment, showcasing the depth of talent within Bermuda's triathlon community.
Standard Distance - 200m swim/3 laps bike/2 laps run
Smith & Burns Crowned National Heroes Day Champions
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Steve Smith and Laura Burns were crowned the male and female champions respectively at the Bermuda Triathlon Association's National Heroes Day Home Event, held today in Harrington Sound.
Competitors took on a challenging course comprising a 700m swim, an 18.7km bike ride, and a 4.7km run.
Smith delivered a commanding performance to secure the men's title, clocking a winning time of 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 34 seconds (1:04:34). Smith's race breakdown saw him complete the swim in 11:51, the bike in 32:17, and the run in 20:26.
Alex Pilgrim finished as the second male, recording a total time of 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 43 seconds (1:05:43). Pilgrim was strong out of the water with a 10:01 swim, followed by a 35:56 bike split and a 19:46 run.
In the women's race, Laura Burns impressed, crossing the line as the female champion with a total time of 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 57 seconds (1:11:57). Burns completed the swim in 11:03, the bike in 39:26, and the run in 21:28.
Vivian Lochhead was the second female finisher, clocking 1 hour, 18 minutes, and 14 seconds (1:18:14). Lochhead's splits included a 13:25 swim, a 41:31 bike, and a 23:18 run.
The National Heroes Day Home Event provided a fitting competitive celebration for Bermuda's triathletes in the picturesque setting of Harrington Sound.
Approximate Sprint Distance (700m swim; 18.7K bike - 4.7K run)
1.04.34 Steve Smith 1.05.43 Alex Pilgrim 1.06.41 Connor Burns/Raffi Titizian 1.11.57 Laura Burns 1.14.02 Gareth Yeomans 1.15.01 Matt Smith 1.15.35 Arhtur Wightman 1.18.14 Viv Lochhead 1.20.41 Bryce Williams 1.22.08 Nick Greet 1.23.48 Hannah Cannon 1.24.25 John Thompson 1.27.51 Steve Horton 1.32.44 Gaia Lembo 1.35.49 Marna Louw 52.41 Julia Hawley - Swim & Bike
Approximate Distance (700m swim; 11.6K bike - 4.7K run)
1.14.06 Lee Osborne 1.17.35 Carolyn Conway
Approximate Distance (700m swim; 11.6K bike - 2K run)
