world stage yesterday.

Competing in the World Triathlon Championships, 19 Bermudians -- led by Adam Smith and Kris Hedges -- took part in their respective age groups under sunny skies in Cleveland.

Smith posted a time of two hours, 12 minutes and 26 seconds for the 1.5-kilometre swim, 40K bike and 10K run, but finished only 88th out of 94 among 18-19 year-olds. Hedges clocked a 2:13.49 and was 62nd out of 73 in the men's 16-17 year-old category.

Karen Meyer was the first Bermuda female to cross the line. She was 45th out of 50 with a time of 2:33.27. Bermuda's other finishers were: Andrew Doble 2:14.26; Steve Baker 2:20.15; Steven Petty 2:26.18; Kent Richardson 2:26.31; Simon Farmer 2:30.21; Brian Peck 2:34.46; Jon Brunson 2:34.46; Trevor Todd 2:36.38; Heather Brand 2:37.57; Robyn Tucker 2:38.07; Laurie Orchard 2:40.52; Dawn Robinson 2:42.51; Tom Thorsteinson 2:47.33; Gerit DeJonge 2:47.45; Richard Jenkyn 2:47.52; Linda Dillon 2:52.58.