David Morris sets record on track in New York
David Morris is on cloud nine after blazing to a new school and regional record at the New York State Association of Independent Schools Championships in New York.
Representing Masters School, the Bermudian sprinter underlined his potential after leading the field across the line in the boys 400m hurdles in a record time of 56.16sec to end the outdoor track and field season on a glorious note.
“I’m really happy that I got the NYAIS Championships record but I’m definitely looking forward to hitting 54 or 53 seconds,” he told The Royal Gazette.
Morris has enjoyed considerable success this year after achieving a string of podium finishes in the 100m, 300m and 400m hurdles.
He also helped his school win the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) Championships and the sprint medley relay event at the Glenn D. Loucks Memorial Track & Field Games, as well as their division at the Penn Relays.
The 16-year-old is happy to have achieved success on the track this year after overcoming various setbacks.
“I am happy with where the season has gone,” he said.
“I have had a lot of ups and downs with my coaches and my performances and a little bit of injury, but it’s nice to be in a place where I can have fun and run good times.”
Morris is also happy and proud to see other Bermudian track and field athletes enjoying success abroad in their respective disciplines.
“I’m proud of all the other Bermudian athletes I see doing amazing things and putting us on the map,” he said.
“We have so much more to offer and people should be scared of this new era of track.”
The teenager has also competed on the international stage for Bermuda in the boys under-17 400 metres and 4x100 relay at the 2025 Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
He had hoped to also fly the island’s flag at this year’s championships in Grenada but was denied the opportunity as the outdoor track season in New York began after the Carifta qualifying deadline expired.
“I competed last year but sadly couldn’t this year because my meets were after the cut-off,” he said.
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