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Welcome
Good day, triathletes and supporters.
The 2026 season is underway, with strong participation at the opening local race and continued representation from Bermuda athletes competing internationally.
Below are results from the Good Friday event, the Emma Norman National Championship, upcoming races, and highlights from athletes racing overseas.
Remaining 2026 race calendar
The following events remain on the 2026 BTA calendar.
2026 Bermuda Triathlon Association local events and dates
| Date |
Event |
Distance |
Venue |
| 13 Jun |
Clarien Iron Kids |
Super Sprint |
Clearwater |
| 15 Jun |
Heroes Day Home Event |
Sprint |
TBD |
| 21 Jun |
Liberty Triathlon – Sprint National Championship |
Sprint |
Hamilton |
| 29 Jun – 3 Jul |
BTA Junior Summer Camp |
— |
Clearwater |
| 7 Sep |
Labour Day Home Event |
Sprint |
TBD |
| 20 Sep |
AON Mixed Team Relay |
Super Sprint |
Clearwater |
| 15 Nov |
Cambridge Beaches Triathlon |
Sprint |
Dockyard |
CARIFTA Triathlon — Bermuda 2026
CARIFTA Triathlon is tentatively scheduled for 23–25 October 2026 in Bermuda. Planning is underway with the Local Organising Committee, with further updates expected following confirmation from Youth & Sports.
Local racing
Local racing
Good Friday Home Event — 3 April
The season opened at Harrington Sound Dock with competitive racing across senior and junior categories.
Over 16 race
- 1st — Jackson Langley — 52:12
- 2nd — Dylan Eiselt — 56:53
- 3rd — Will Green — 1:03:08
Other notable performances: Lucas Bule (1:03:24), Geoff Smith (1:06:10), Phil Wollins (1:06:37), Maddy Schindel (1st female, 1:11:27), Rudi Hammond (1:11:33), Arthur Wightman (1:14:35).
Under 16 race
- 1st — Jens Drea — 32:44
- 2nd — Spencer Haldeman — 34:52
- 3rd — Sophia Leclerc — 35:32
Also competing: Jacob Leclerc (36:27), Zara Bule (40:35).
A number of athletes also participated in alternative distance formats, including Bryce Williams, Steve Petty, Holger Eiselt, Julia Hawley, Hannah Cannon, and Claire Gemmell.
Race update
Race update
Emma Norman National Olympic Distance Championship — 26 April
The National Championship took place at Clearwater Beach, with athletes and supporters paying tribute to Emma Norman.
Men
- 1st — Tyler Smith — 1:51:45
- 2nd — Jackson Langley — 2:01:15
- 3rd — Michael Evans — 2:11:46
Women
- 1st — Kristen Robinson — 2:31:16
- 2nd — Nicole Mitchell — 2:42:47
- 3rd — Georgia Evans — 2:46:36
Team winners: Tri-ing Our Best — 2:04:13.
Aquabike winners: Julia Hawley — 1:50:40 (1st), Steven Wells — 1:53:07 (2nd).
Read full race report and complete results — The Royal Gazette.
Additional coverage: Smith & Robinson claim national glory at Clearwater Beach — IslandStats.
International racing
International racing
Erica Hawley — Ironman 70.3 Dallas
Finished inside the top 15 (Professional Women) and opened her 2026 season in a competitive international field.
Tyler Smith — Africa Triathlon Premium Cup Mossel Bay
Top 10 finish (Elite Men) with a strong performance in an international field.
World Triathlon rankings
IslandStats reported April ranking movement for Bermuda’s elite athletes, with Erica Hawley listed 87th in the World Triathlon rankings and 70th in the WTCS standings, while Tyler Smith moved to 307th in the World Rankings after a strong start to 2026.
Read more: Hawley & Smith climb the global triathlon standings — IslandStats.
Erica Hawley & Nick Pilgrim — Americas Triathlon Cup Gulfport
Both athletes represented Bermuda in a competitive Americas Cup field.
Read more: Erica Hawley fifth in Americas Triathlon Cup Gulfport — The Royal Gazette
Darren Thompson — Ironman Texas
Darren Thompson completed Ironman Texas in The Woodlands in 12:52:23, placing 130th in the Men’s 45-49 age group.
Read more: Thompson defies the heat at Ironman Texas — IslandStats.
Ollie Hayward — European Triathlon Junior Cup Quarteira
Competed in a large European junior field and gained valuable international race experience.
Upcoming international races
- Erica Hawley — World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama — 16 May
- Nick Pilgrim — Americas Triathlon Cup Ixtapa — 16 May
- Tyler Smith — no events scheduled at present.
More March coverage
Junior programme
Junior programme
Bermuda’s junior athletes continue to gain experience internationally in draft-legal racing.
British Junior Triathlon Trials
Ollie Hayward, Rory Shepherd, Rohan Roopra, and Dominic Wright took part in the 2026 Super Series British Triathlon Assessments, with a 400m swim followed by a 10km bike / 3km run assessment weekend.
Hayward competed in the junior open division, while Wright, Shepherd, and Roopra raced in the youth open division. The assessments help determine entry order for the British Triathlon Youth & Junior Super Series.
Read more: Young triathlon prospects take part in British assessments — The Royal Gazette
The BTA is working toward securing Youth Olympic Games qualification opportunities, with multiple athletes currently eligible.
Related: Bermuda granted triathlon spot at Youth Olympics — The Royal Gazette
Additional coverage: Bermuda secures spot for historic African Youth Olympics — IslandStats
Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed
Thursday Super Sprint Series
Starts 4 June · Clearwater Beach · 6:30pm.
300m swim · 8km bike · 2km run. Weekly racing through August (excluding Cup Match).
Volunteers are still needed to assist with organising individual race nights.
Contact: info@bta.bm
World Championships & age group
World Championships & age group
Athletes interested in competing at the World Triathlon Championship Finals Pontevedra should contact Patty Petty.
Closing
Closing
Congratulations to Tyler Smith and Kristen Robinson on being crowned national champions at the Emma Norman National Olympic Distance Championship.
A strong start to the 2026 season locally, with continued representation internationally. We look forward to seeing athletes and supporters at the next events on the BTA calendar.
Contributions & distribution
Contributions & distribution
To add race results, local events, or stories, please email the board (cc all as directed by your group thread) so they can be included in future issues. If you know someone who raced abroad, send a link or short recap.
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