Bermuda XC Challenge 2023

When Fidelis Osunkwo moved to the U.S. from Nigeria with his father and sister, he spoke no English and had never run competitively. Two years later, he is a top student in his class at Harry S. Truman High School in the Bronx, aspires to become a pharmacist, and is the PSAL cross-country champion and one of the top middle-distance runners in New York City.MileSplit, three-time Olympian Hazel Clark, the Bermuda Tourism Authority, and Speed4Sport are partnering to provide Osunkwo the experience of a lifetime in a trip and entry into the Bermuda XC Challenge on Dec. 2. when he will have the chance to compete internationally for the first time ever, while experiencing all the camaraderie and culture the event has to offer.

In preparation for the 2023 Bermuda XC Challenge, we launch our interview series ahead of the Saturday, December 2nd race day.

2023 Bermuda XC Challenge is set for Saturday, December 2nd at the Botanical Gardens in Devonshire, Bermuda.

MileSplit, Olympian Hazel Clark, and Speed4Sport are partnering to provide Fidelis Osunkwo with the trip of a lifetime, to compete at the Bermuda XC Challenge.

The team from Central Grand Junction, Colorado are set for a return visit to the beautiful island of Bermuda for the 2nd annual XC Challenge.

Bermuda National Cross Country Championships & Challenge 2023

Feature Interview: hear from Coach Tia Clemmons and team members representing Jackson-Reed ahead of this weekend's Bermuda XC Challenge.

Local Bermudans along with American athletes from several states will compete at the XC Challenge on Saturday, December 2nd.

American athletes and local island runners took on the Botanical Gardens course for the 2nd Annual Bermuda XC Challenge.

Fidelis Osunkwo immigration experience has shaped him into a sophisticated, selfless, student-athlete.

Bermuda XC Challenge meet manager Jason-Lamont Jackson Sr. provides his insights on how the 2nd Annual event unfolded.

Bermudan national 1 mile record holder Dage Minors talked to MileSplit about his career highlights and goals ahead for 2024.

Speed Ratings from our various cross country coverages this past weekend, the Bermuda XC Challenge, Nike Cross Nationals and the RunningLane Championships.