The Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes (BFIT) hosted its 2025 National Championships on Sunday morning along the Mighty Grynner Highway, with Oein Josiah and Zahra Gaskin emerging as the standout performers. The event showcased a range of distances, attracting top-tier athletes and rising stars alike. In the grueling Olympic Distance Race, Josiah demonstrated exceptional skill across the 1500m swim, 40km bike ride, and 10km run, securing first place in an impressive time of 2:33:07. His balanced performance left Kamal Seale (2:47:33) and Jason Edwards (2:49:35) trailing in second and third, respectively. Gaskin mirrored Josiah’s dominance in the women’s category, finishing just seven seconds behind the men’s winner with a time of 2:33:14. Janelle Clarke (3:16:09) and Raquel Dowden (3:56:42) rounded out the podium. The Sprint Distance Race saw Luke McIntyre claim victory in 1:04:12, while Alexis Lashley led the women’s field with a time of 1:08:17. Young athletes also made their mark in the Super Sprint Distance Race, with Zindzele Renwick-Williams (34:18) and Laila McIntyre (34:57) taking top honors in their respective categories. The Mixed Team Relay added excitement, with Luke McIntyre, Matthew Briggs-Legall, and Laila McIntyre clinching gold. The event highlighted the depth of talent in Barbados’ triathlon community, setting the stage for future competitions.