Tag: Jessica Lewis
Paralympian Jessica Lewis Returns Home
Bermuda’s Paralympian Jessica Lewis returned to the island on Saturday [Sept 29], for the first time since the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The 19-year-old competed three events, marking the first time Bermuda has been represented by a track and field athlete at Paralympic level.She joined over 4,000 athletes from more than 160 countries during... Read more of this article
‘Jessica Lewis Represented With Pride & Honour’
With the London 2012 Paralympic Games concluding last night [Sept 9] at the Olympic Stadium, Jessica Lewis — the first Bermudian track and field athlete to qualify for the Paralympics – has been congratulated for her performance which was called “inspirational” and “outstanding.” Premier Cox said, “Jessica has... Read more of this article
Lewis Finishes Competition, Places 8th In 400m
Bermuda’s Paralympian Jessica Lewis took to the track for the final time this evening [Sept 8] at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The 19-year-old competed three events, marking the first time Bermuda has been represented by a track and field athlete at Paralympic level. Lewis finished the T53 400m finals in 8th place clocking a time of 1:08:88.... Read more of this article
Paralympics: Jessica Lewis Finishes 8th In 200m
[Updated] Bermuda’s Paralympian Jessica Lewis will take to the track today [Sept 6] for the women’s 200 meter T53 event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.The 19-year-old competed in her first event — the 100 meter T53 event — on September 2nd, becoming the first track and field athlete from Bermuda history to make an appearance at... Read more of this article
Lewis’ Mother Reflects On Opening Event
Jessica Lewis’ mother Lorri Lewis reflected on the day her daughter competed in her first Paralympic Games saying, “The day had come – Jessica will compete in her first Paralympic event!” The video below is a three and a half hour video of the events but to go directly to Jessica’s race click here. “Coach Ken had put the ‘hand cuffs’... Read more of this article
Lewis Finishes 8th In Paralympic 100m Final
All the waiting was over as Bermuda’s Paralympian Jessica Lewis took to the track today [Sept 2] for the women’s 100 meter T53 event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. With eight competitors, Lewis found herself straight into the Finals. The build up to these Paralympic Games for Lewis has been an emotional ride and Lewis who was drawn in Lane... Read more of this article
Full Video: 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony
A spectacular Opening Ceremony marked the opening of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, which will see 4,280 athletes from 166 countries competing, including Bermuda’s own Jessica Lewis. The 19-year-old will represent the island in the 100m, 200m and 400m, marking the first time Bermuda has had a track and field athlete qualify to compete at Paralympic... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda’s Paralympic Team Enters Stadium
Bermuda’s team has entered the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Paralympic Games being held this afternoon [Aug 29], with Bermuda’s sole athlete Jessica Lewis serving as the flag bearer. The 19-year-old is the first Bermudian track and field athlete to ever make an appearance in the Paralympic Games. She joins 4,280... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis: Last Day Before Opening Ceremony
Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis is hours away from the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London and the excitement is building with every passing hour. Speaking last night Ms Lewis said, “Ann Lindroth, President Bermuda Paralympic Association and I were up bright and early for a Chef d’Mission meeting at 7.30am to discuss the Opening Ceremonies.... Read more of this article
Bermuda Flag Raised At London Paralympic Games
With 48 hours to go until the 2012 London Paralympic Games kicks off, the flags of all the competing nations have been raised above the Olympic stadium in a special ceremony. Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis is in London preparing for the competition, and called it an “amazing moment” to watch the Bermuda flag be raised. The Paralympic Games... Read more of this article
