Jake Brislane and Gayle Lindsay romped to victory in the Ludwig Cann 10K, the third race of the Swan’s Legends Series on Sunday morning.

Brislane, who was racing in Bermuda for the first time since January last year, claimed the overall win at Astwood Park in 36min 35sec. Christopher Hands-Jackson finished second in 37:04, with David Lunn closely behind in a personal best time of 37:15.

“My goal was to get the win so I’m happy I did that,” the 19-year-old told The Royal Gazette.

Since he is recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, the University of Warwick student maintained a steady pace.

“I didn’t want to push too hard for a time and risk aggravating an injury I’ve had in the last couple weeks, so I kept the effort controlled,” he said.

“The conditions were good for running, there was no wind but it was hot throughout the race. I ran with David until about 8.5km and then picked it up towards the finish.”

Gayle, the female series leader, maintained her stranglehold when she crossed the finish line in 39:05, with her time placing her ninth overall. She was followed by Teresa Ruiz in 40:49 while Stepanka Sprincova took third position in 42:12, as the top three in the women remained the same in the series.

“I really enjoyed today's run, it was a beautiful morning for it,’’ Gayle said.

“I’m really happy to take the female win and congratulations to Jake for taking the overall win.”

Hands-Jackson, who improved on his sixth position from the Ray Swan Flat 8K on March 23, was pleased with his run.

“The race went really well,” the overall runner-up said. “It was a beautiful day, and I was happy with my performance overall.

“Jake and David were setting the pace, I took an early lead and held it for 90 per cent of the race.

“I made ground on Horseshoe Road, and slowly caught up to Jake and David. Jake slowly picked it up so it was a fast and competitive race.

“A huge thank you to the organisers and volunteers for putting on such a great event, their effort really made it all possible. Congratulations to all the competitors, it was great to be out there with such a strong and supportive group.”

Lunn, the leading male in the series, was delighted to run his fastest time over the distance. The 31-year-old eclipsed the 37:25 he ran when finishing third in the Lindo's to Lindo's 10K last month.

“I ran a personal best for 10K today so I am happy with that,” he said. “I did a tough training week, so my legs felt a bit tired for this race.

“Jake Brislane ran with me most of the way and then accelerated the last two kilometres, and I couldn't stay with him. Chris also finished really strongly, passing me with about 1km to go. I didn't slow down, they just sped up.”

The former Bermuda sevens rugby player is eyeing the men’s top prize, ahead of the final race of the series, the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K on May 4, which carries double points. He is facing stiff competition from Hands-Jackson, Tim Price, Allan Fox, Philip Woollins, and Damon Ming.

“I am looking forward to the last race of the series, the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K,” Lunn said.

“There are six of us with a chance to still win the series, so it's going to be an exciting final race.”