Tiara DeRosa smashes record at national championships

Discus thrower Tiara DeRosa leapt for joy after setting a Bermuda record of 50.07 metres to meet the qualifying standard for the 2026 Commonwealth Games at the national championships on Saturday.

With the qualification window having opened on May 1, DeRosa became the first Bermuda athlete to book her spot in Glasgow with the network engineer making sure those watching at Flora Duffy Stadium knew she had surpassed her previous record of 48.91, which was set in 2018.

“The feeling is phenomenal and I still have butterflies in my stomach," the 27-year-old told The Royal Gazette.

Written by: Mehluli Sibanda