Minister Foggo Congratulates Jessica Lewis
The 2019 Parapan American Games is ongoing in Peru and Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has already won a gold and silver medal before taking to the track later this week for the 100m, where she is the defending gold medalist and reigning Parapan record holder.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports wishes to congratulate Bermuda athlete Jessica Lewis for her gold medal win in the 400m at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Peru. Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has also claimed her second medal at the 2019 Parapan Games, winning the silver medal in the 800m yesterday evening [26 August].
Minister Lovitta Foggo commented, “We are most proud of Miss Jessica Lewis for her outstanding performance at the Parapan Games. We wish her continued success for the duration of the competition, and thank her for representing Bermuda in such a remarkable way.”
Video of the medal ceremony on August 24, courtesy of the event organizers
