A huge bermuda contingent of 23 young triathletes will head to Florida this weekend to compete in the prestigious Clermont Draft Legal.

Taking place in Lake Louisa State Park, the Clermont Draft Legal is one of the most competitive events in the calendar and affords the opportunity for Bemuda’s young sports stars to showcase their talent against international competition from the United States, Canada and the Caribbean

Led by Junior National Coach, Neil de ste Croix, the tem is made up of athletes who have dedicated countless hours to training and preparation.

“The journey to Clermont Draft Legal represents more than just a competition for the Bermuda Triathlon Team,” Neil de ste Croix said.

“It symbolises the culmination of months of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, as they strive to push the boundaries of their athletic abilities and achieve their goals on the international stage. This is a testament to the dedication and resilience of our athletes, and we are confident in their ability to perform at the highest level."

Jamie Bedford and Oliver Hayward will race in the national development race over the sprint distance, with Carina Bortoli taking part in the age-group race over the super-sprint distance.

Luca Bortoli, Lucas Bule, Makao Butterfield, Jens Drea, Dylan Eiselt, Spencer Haldeman, Jasper Lau, Jacob LeClerc, Rory Shepherd, Sanchez Smith, Rohan Roopra, Jacob Wright and Dominic Wright will race in the boy’s youth development event over the super-sprint distance.

In the girl’s Youth Development Race, Elena Bortoli, Zara Bule, Isla Cooze, Sofia Leclerc, Riana Robinson, Ella Shepherd and Kelise Wade will represent Bermuda, while Bedford and Carina Bortoli will also race in the Mixed Team Relay on Sunday.