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Lewis Advances To T53 Women’s 400m Final
A day after finishing 4th in the World Para Athletics Championships T53 Women’s 100m final, Jessica Lewis was back on the track in Dubai. Lewis competed in the T53 Women’s 400m Heat 2 finishing 4th in a time of 1:00.82, which resulted in her advancing to the final, where she finished in 8th place in a time of 1:03.83. Related Stories Jessica... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Advances To 100m Finals In Dubai
Jessica Lewis raced to victory on Heat 2 of the T53 Women’s 100m race in the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai. The Bermudian sprinter clocked a personal best time of 16.74 to win the heat and advance to the final. Lewis finished with the third fastest qualifying time of the two heats; with Samantha Kinghorn from Great Britain clocking... Read more of this article
DeVon Bean Passes IAAF Level 5 Coach Course
BNAA Director of Athletics DeVon Bean has successfully passed with distinction the Sprints and Hurdles IAAF Level 5 Elite Academy Coach Course. BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “The IAAF Academy Course for Elite Coach is the highest recognized achievement awarded through the IAAF Coaches Education and Certification System [CECS]. It is a globally... Read more of this article
NSC Seeks Food Vendors For Carifta Games
Food vendors are being sought for the 2020 Carifta Games being held in Bermuda. Craig Tyrrell, the National Sports Centre’s operations manager, said: “This is a great opportunity for vendors as I am sure Bermudians will come out in force to watch these games. “We are looking for seven vendors for four days who will have stations at the NSC. I... Read more of this article
157 Young Runners Compete In MAAC Dash
The MAAC Dash at Sunset took place at the National Sports Center, with 157 youngsters competing in the various age groups. Jaeda Grant won the 10-11 Girls race with a time of 5:49, Keyandae Lightbourne was second clocking 6:39 and Dayasha Dill finished third with a time of 6:58. The 10-11 Boys race was won by Tom Hyland who was clocked at 6:01, Christian... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Nominated For Best Female Athlete
She delivered three medals and one new record to mark the best ever showing by Bermuda at the Parapan Games, and now Jessica Lewis has been nominated for the ‘Best Female Athlete’ award, which is based on performances at the 2019 Parapan American Games. The Paralympic website said, “The Americas Paralympic Committee [IPC] has revealed... Read more of this article
Carifta 2020 Tickets To Be Released Tomorrow
Tickets for Carifta 2020 will be on sale starting tomorrow [Sept 18], with the tickets to be available both online and at ticketing centres. A spokesperson said, “The Carifta 2020 LOC will be releasing the tickets for Carifta 2020 on Wednesday, September 18. Tickets can be purchased at bdatix.bm and will also be sold at our two Ticketing Centres... Read more of this article
Medals For Carifta 2020 Event Winners Unveiled
Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] President Donna Raynor was today [Sept 11] joined by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire for the unveiling of the Carifta 2020 medals. BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “The 2020 Carifta Games are drawing near and we are deep in... Read more of this article
Armstrong Wins Season 5K Invitational Opener
Nathan Armstrong won the 2019 Season Opener Invitation Cross Country Meet at Darlington Park in New Jersey. Competing in the Boys 5K Varsity C Division, Armstrong representing Pompton Lakes High School clocked a time of 16:26, winning the race by 35 seconds. Jesus Michel was second in 17:01 and Nick Bua was third clocking 17:02. As a team Pompton lakes... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Presents $10K To Jessica Lewis
[Updated] Premier David Burt and members of the Cabinet welcomed Jessica Lewis today to congratulate her on her recent showing at the Parapan Games in Peru, where she won three medals and set one new Parapan record. Ms Lewis claimed a gold medal in the 400m, won a silver medal in the 800m, and then raced to victory in the 100m race, claiming her third... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Carifta 2020 Holds Pep Rally
[Updated with photos] The Carifta 2020 Committee is holding a Carifta 2020 Pep Rally this afternoon [Sept 6] at City Hall, with the event set to include welcome remarks, introduction of past and current Carifta athletes, the Gombeys and more. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update | The 42-minute... Read more of this article
Carifta 2020 Pep Rally Set For Tomorrow
The Carifta 2020 Committee will be hosting a Carifta 2020 Pep Rally tomorrow [Sept 6] at 12.30pm at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “Our Carifta 2020 Pep Rally takes place tomorrow, Friday, September 6 at 12:30pm at City Hall, with the motorcade beginning at 12:00pm at Parson Road Playground. Below is the schedule of events: 12:00pm – The... Read more of this article
Carifta 2020 Pep Rally On September 6th
The Carifta 2020 Committee will be hosting a Carifta 2020 Pep Rally on Friday, September 6 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at City Hall. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “As you are aware Bermuda will be hosting the 2020 Carifta Games. The Carifta 2020 Committee will be organizing a Carifta 2020 Pep Rally on Friday,... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Wins Gold Medal, Sets New Record
[Updated with videos] Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has capped off a tremendous showing at the Parapan American Games by racing to victory in the 100m race this evening [Aug 28] in Peru, claiming her third medal of these games in record setting time. She came into the race as the defending gold medalist and reigning Parapan record holder, and her time this... Read more of this article
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... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Wins Silver In Parapan 800M
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has claimed her second medal at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Peru, winning the silver medal in the 800m this evening [Aug 26]. Yen Hoang of the USA claimed the gold in a time of 2:08.09, Lewis crossed the line in a time of 2:08.99, and Yadira Del Carmen Soturno Diaz of Venezuela won the bronze. Update... Read more of this article
