Raelyn Robinson Wins At Speed Capital Meet
Raelyn Robinson triumphed at the Speed Capital New York Track Meet, winning gold in the 200m and long jump, bronze in the 60m, and earning the 6U MAMBA MVP title.
A spokesperson said, “In a stunning showcase of skill and determination, Bermudian youth athlete Raelyn Robinson emerged victorious at the Speed Capital New York Track Meet held last month at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island.
“Competing against some of the best young athletes in North America, Raelyn competed in three 6U events and delivered an outstanding performance, securing the gold in a photo-finish 200-meter dash [36.95], bronze in the 60-meter dash [10.64] and gold in Long Jump [8’6” / 2.58m].
“The 200-meter dash was an exhilarating race. From the start Raelyn demonstrated remarkable speed and strategy, finishing strong with a me of 36.95. In an exciting display of natural ability and grit, Raelyn captured the top spot in the long jump event with an impressive debut jump of 8’6”. In addition, Raelyn was awarded the prestigious 6U MAMBA MVP title. This achievement sets the tone for an exciting season ahead.”
“This was my first Speed Capital race and my first time racing on an indoor track. I really liked it and I’m proud of myself,” she stated.
The spokesperson said, “In preparation for the track meet, Raelyn participated in iRockBDA’s Speed & Agility Sports Clinic last fall and trains with the Bermuda Pacers Track Club.”
Cal Simons, Head Coach of Bermuda Pacers Track Club shared, “Raelyn Robinson has been running with the Club since September; she has made steady progress. She’s looking very good as a young athlete and we’re quite certain she is going to have a very positive track season. The Club is really proud of her performance at the Speed Capital New York event and we’re looking forward to more to come.”
Commenting on the meet, her mother, Chez Robinson mentioned, “What makes this experience even more remarkable is that Raelyn was competing in the long jump event for the very first time — she had just learned the technique a week prior. It’s incredible to see her rise to the occasion on such a big stage. We’re so proud of her.”
The spokesperson said, “The Speed Capital New York track meet marked the beginning of Raelyn’s track season. As we celebrate this achievement, we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this rising star.”
