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Photos: Bermuda’s Team In Paralympic Opening
The Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony is taking place today [Aug 24] in Japan, and Bermuda’s team has just entered the stadium, with the island’s sole athlete Jessica Lewis carrying the flag. Ms Lewis will compete in the T53 Women’s 800m heats scheduled for Saturday, August 28th evening [Bermuda time], the T53 Women’s 100m heats... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With Jessica Lewis
Jessica Lewis – who will represent Bermuda at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo – is joining Bernews at 8.00pm this evening [Aug 16] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Lewis — who is is currently ranked 3rd in the world in the 100m — is the first Bermudian to win an IPC World Championship medal, the... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis’ Paralympic Race Schedule
The Paralympic Games is set to get underway in Tokyo on Tuesday, August 24th, and Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis is set to make her third appearance in the Paralympic Games, where she will compete in the 100m, 400m and 800m. Ms Lewis will compete in the T53 Women’s 800m heats scheduled for Saturday, August 28th evening [Bermuda time], the T53... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Sprinter Jessica Lewis
We are ‘sprinting ahead’ in this week’s Bernews’ Wallpaper Wednesday to our next world class athlete set to hit the big stage, with Jessica Lewis scheduled to represent Bermuda at the Paralympic Games which start later this month in Tokyo. Ms Lewis is currently ranked [PDF] third in the world in the 100m — with a time... Read more of this article
Lewis Wins Another 100M Race In Canada
Jessica Lewis competed in the Ian Hume Invitational at the University of Sherbrooke Track in Canada, claiming yet another victory in the 100m. Competing in the the T53 Women’s 100 meters, Lewis clocked a winning time of 17.33. She then recorded a time of 59.42 on her way to finishing second in the T53 Women’s 400 meters and also finished... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Wins 100M Race In Canada
Jessica Lewis was back on the track taking part in the Invitation Para Haute Track Meet in Quebec, Canada. Lewis — who is preparing for the Paralympic Games — won the women’s 100 meters final in a time of 17.00. She also competed in the 400 meters, where she placed second in a time of 1:00.69, and clocked 2:04.57 in the 800 meters... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Wins 100M In Quebec City
Jessica Lewis continued her preparation for the Paralympic Games as she competed in the CAUL Invitational in Quebec City. Competing in the 100 meters preliminary race, Lewis clocked a winning time of 18.04, and in the 100 meters final, she went even faster with a time of 17.65. In the 400 meters she recorded a time of 58.52, finishing third, and clocked... Read more of this article
Join The Challenge: Rolling For WindReach
Paralympian Jessica Lewis has partnered with WindReach Bermuda to host a ’28 Mile Challenge’ which will help raise funds for the organisation. A spokesperson said, “Jessica Lewis, Bermuda’s two-time Paralympian has partnered, once again, with one of her favourite nonprofits, WindReach Bermuda, to host a 28 Mile Challenge. “Jessica... Read more of this article
Rolling For WindReach Challenge Announced
Jessica Lewis announced that she is once again teaming up with WindReach Bermuda for the second annual Rolling for WindReach Challenge, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, which will be held on April 3, which happens to be the sprinter’s 28th birthday. Windreach said, “You’re invited! Join super-supporter and past participant... Read more of this article
Lewis & NoBoundaries Finish World Ekiden
Bermuda’s Female Athlete of the Year Jessica Lewis and her teammates have completed the ASICS World Ekiden 2020. Lewis — the Team Captain of #NoBoundaries — and her teammates finished 581st out of 8,408 teams, and they were 5th out of 35 teams in the Mixed with Wheelchair Division. #NoBoundaries completed the total 42.195km distance... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Competing In World Ekiden
Bermudian Jessica Lewis recently completed her leg of the ASICS World Ekiden 2020. Lewis – the team captain of #NoBoundaries – completed her 5km in a time of 16:12, with her time thus far the 11th fastest for the distance. Three of her teammates also completed their legs. Arina Nicolaisen of South Africa completed her 5km in 25:51, while... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis To Compete In World Ekiden
Bermudian sprinter Jessica Lewis has been chosen by the World Para Athletics as part of the second team selected for the ASICS World Ekiden 2020. The event is a free global relay race meant to inspire, motivate, and test people as they prepare to compete against teams from all over the world. Teams of up to six participants will see each complete a... Read more of this article
“Rolling For WindReach” Event Continues
The “Rolling For WindReach” virtual challenge is still ongoing until July 31st, and people can still participate by donating directly or taking part in the virtual challenge by completing any distance and activity that suits their ability level. A spokesperson said, “Individuals across the globe have been joining Jessica Lewis in the “Rolling... Read more of this article
Lewis Completes “Rolling For WindReach”
On Saturday morning, Bermuda’s Female Athlete of the Year Jessica Lewis completed her half-harathon at Southside in support of Rolling for WindReach. Ms Lewis started at 8:00am in the morning and finished the half marathon in a time of 1:09 .00. “Individuals can donate directly via the donate button or register for the challenge and become... Read more of this article
“Rolling For WindReach” Fundraising Event
WindReach Bermuda has partnered with Jessica Lewis to host the “Rolling For WindReach”, and is asking for people to donate in support of this fundraising event. A spokesperson said, “WindReach Bermuda has teamed up with Bermuda’s two-time Paralympian Jessica Lewis to host a special sports challenge! Everyone is invited to roll, walk,... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Discussion With Jessica Lewis
She has been ranked as high as #1 in the world, is the first Bermudian to win an IPC World Championship medal, the reigning Parapan record holder, and the first Bermudian to represent the island in track and field at the Paralympics, and today Bermudian sprinter Jessica Lewis is joining host Earl Basden for the third episode in a new Bernews News &... Read more of this article
