Antiguan athlete Kamar Thomas claimed victory in the feature 25K trail race at the AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest, outpacing a competitive regional field to take the top spot. According to Antigua News Room, Thomas crossed the finish line in a time of 2:32:33.
The win was a narrow one. Trinidad and Tobago's Michael Honore finished second, with Jamaica's Kemar Leslie placing third in a closely contested race. Guadeloupean athletes Willy Vaitilingom and Marius Urcel rounded out the top five.
In the women's 25K event, Guadeloupe's Christina Laurent claimed first place in 3:02:00. Antigua's Margarita Fernandez finished as runner-up, while Trinidad and Tobago's Patricia Sorias took third.
The festival attracted more than 100 athletes from across the Caribbean and beyond, with competitors traveling from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland and France.
In the open water swim events, France's Benjamin Sanson won the men's 4K race, while Trinidad and Tobago's Jacqueline Jodhan claimed the women's title. Antigua's Julie Esty finished second in the female category.
Local athletes also excelled in the triathlon disciplines. Tiger Tyson won the Olympic triathlon, Elite Thomas secured the men's sprint title, and Sophie Bown took victory in the women's sprint race.
Organisers say the event continues to grow in stature, drawing international competitors while positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a premier sports tourism destination.
