The annual AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest, one of the Caribbean’s most anticipated multi-discipline endurance sports events, wrapped up this year with a dramatic finish in the marquee 25K trail race, where Antigua’s own Kamar Thomas outpaced a stacked regional and international field to take the men’s crown.Thomas crossed the finish line with an official time of 2 hours, 32 minutes and 33 seconds, edging out Trinidad and Tobago’s Michael Honore by a razor-thin margin to secure the win in what was a tightly contested race from start to finish. Jamaica’s Kemar Leslie rounded out the top three, while Guadeloupe duo Willy Vaitilingom and Marius Urcel claimed fourth and fifth place respectively to complete the top five.In the women’s 25K trail race, Guadeloupe’s Christina Lauren took the top position on the podium, crossing the finish line in 3 hours and 2 minutes. Host nation representative Margarita Fernandez took second place, followed by Patricia Sorias of Trinidad and Tobago in third.Beyond the 25K trail race, the 2024 event drew more than 100 registered competitors from across the Caribbean region and across the globe, with participating athletes traveling from as far as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland and France to compete in the varied endurance events. In the men’s 4-kilometer open water swim, France’s Benjamin Sanson delivered an unchallenged performance to claim the men’s gold, while Trinidad and Tobago’s Jacqueline Jodhan won the women’s open water swim title. Antigua’s Julie Esty took second place in the women’s swim competition.Local athletes turned in impressive performances across the event’s triathlon disciplines as well. Tiger Tyson, a local competitor, claimed victory in the Olympic-distance triathlon, while Elite Thomas took the title in the men’s sprint triathlon. Sophie Bown rounded out the local wins by taking first place in the women’s sprint triathlon.Organizers of the event noted in a post-race statement that the AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest has seen consistent growth in its profile and participation numbers year over year. Beyond showcasing elite endurance competition, the event has become a key platform to position Antigua and Barbuda as a leading sports tourism destination in the Caribbean, drawing international visitors and highlighting the nation’s natural trails and aquatic facilities to a global sports audience.