In Beijing, Erica Hawley represented Bermuda in the World Triathlon Cup’s elite women’s event, finishing 17th overall with a time of 2:04:01. The 1.5‑kilometre swim, 40‑kilometre bike leg and 10‑kilometre run were completed in a single, grueling race at Yanqi Lake.

Hawley’s swim segment finished in 19 minutes and 38 seconds, followed by a bike stage that took her 1 hour, 14 minutes and 34 seconds. She concluded the run in 49 minutes and 47 seconds, bringing her total to 2:04:01—just 3 minutes and 28 seconds behind the gold‑medal winner, China’s Xinyu Lin.

Bermuda’s Triathlon Association praised her performance, noting that Hawley’s consistency across all three disciplines showcases the island’s growing presence on the international triathlon stage. The athlete has trained in both local waters and on the island’s varied terrain, and her recent international results have sparked increased interest in triathlon among Bermuda’s youth.

Hawley’s achievement stands as a significant milestone for Bermudian sport, encouraging a new generation of athletes to pursue global competitions. Her performance will be highlighted in upcoming local sporting events, and she is slated to continue training for the next World Cup circuit.