Kavin Smith
Dubbed “Bermuda’s Road King”, Kavin Smith is a prolific runner who dominated the local scene for many years.
He was awarded the Bermuda Government Sports Achievement Award in 1992, 1995, and 1998.
With victories in the 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 and 1993 races, Mr. Smith holds an unrivaled nine May 24th marathon titles.
With too many victories in other local races to even count, he has also represented Bermuda in international competitions including the CAC Games, Carifta Games and the IAAF World Championships.
One of most successful Bermudians at the Carifta Games, Mr Smith has won six medals:
- 1985: Bronze in the 800 metres [1:56.09]
- 1985: Silver in the 1500 metres [4:05.47]
- 1983: Gold in the 800 metres [1:59.80]
- 1983: Gold in the 1500 metres [4:07.91]
- 1982: Gold in the 1500 metres [4:07.80]
- 1982: Gold in the 800 metres [1:56.7]
He has competed at a number of marathons abroad including:
- 1997 New York Marathon, NY
- 2002 Rock ‘N’ Roll Half Marathon, Virginia
- 2004 New York Marathon, NY
- 2004 Lasalle Bank Marathon, Chicago
- 2005 Royal Victoria Marathon, Canada [view photos here]
- 2009 NACAC Cross Country Championships, Florida.
