Antiguan Kamar Thomas Claims Historic Victory at AUA Rohrman 25K Trail Race

Antigua’s Kamar Thomas delivered a standout performance to win the feature 25K trail race at the AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest, edging a strong regional field in one of the event’s most competitive editions.

Antiguan athlete Kamar Thomas emerged victorious in the headline 25K Trail Race at the AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest, producing a commanding performance against a high-calibre international field.

Thomas crossed the finish line in an impressive 2:32:33, narrowly ahead of Trinidad and Tobago’s Michael Honore, while Jamaica’s Kemar Leslie secured third place in a closely contested regional showdown.

The strength of the competition was underscored by top-five finishes from Guadeloupean trail champions Willy Vaitilingom and Marius Urcel.

In the women’s 25K event, Guadeloupe’s Christina Laurent dominated to take first place in 3:02:00. Antigua’s Margarita Fernandez delivered a strong performance to finish second, with Trinidad and Tobago’s Patricia Sorias placing third.

The festival attracted more than 100 athletes from across the Caribbean and internationally, including participants from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Guadeloupe, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, and France.

In the 4K open water swim, France’s Benjamin Sanson continued his unbeaten streak in Antigua, winning the male division, while Jacqueline Jodhan of Trinidad and Tobago claimed the women’s title. Antigua’s Julie Esty secured second place in the female category.

Triathlon events also delivered strong local performances, with Antiguan Tiger Tyson winning the Olympic triathlon, Elite Thomas taking the men’s sprint title, and Sophie Bown capturing the women’s sprint event.

Additional events showcased further regional and local talent across multiple categories, highlighting the festival’s growing appeal and competitive depth.

Organizers say the AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest continues to strengthen its position as a premier Caribbean endurance event, blending elite competition with community participation while promoting Antigua and Barbuda as a sports tourism destination.