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Jessica Lewis Finishes 7th In Paralympics 400m
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis said she was encouraged by her performance in the T53 400 metres final in the Paralympic Games at the Stade de France in Paris today [September 5]. The four-time Paralympian finished seventh, clocking a time of 1min 00.82sec, and said she was happy with how she executed her race. “I was hoping to get a personal... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Bermuda Athletes In Paralympics
[Updating] The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris are underway, and Bernews is providing live text updates, photos, results, and post-event reactions, with Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade set to represent Bermuda on the world stage. The Paralympic Games follow after the Olympic Games where Bermuda had eight athletes representing us; Jah-Nhai Perinchief,... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Finishes 5th In Paralympics 100m
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis expressed pride in her performance after finishing fifth in the women’s T53 100 metres final at the Paralympic Games in Paris today [September 4]. Competing in lane eight at the Stade de France, the four-time Paralympian clocked a time of 16.83sec, just 0.7 shy of her season’s best. Despite a strong start,... Read more of this article
Video: Lewis & DeSilva-Andrade On Friendship
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian athletes Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Jessica Lewis have shared a remarkable journey since first meeting as five-year-olds at WindReach. The pair, who are competing at the Paralympic Games in Paris, were introduced to sports at the centre in Warwick. A four-time Paralympian, Lewis said she remembers first meeting... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda’s 2024 Paralympics Team
The 2024 Paralympic Games continue in Paris, with Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade representing Bermuda on the world stage. Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has concluded competing, finishing in a very impressive fourth place position in boccia. Jessica Lewis will serve as the island’s final competitor, taking part in the T53 100 and 400 metres, with... Read more of this article
Video: Jessica Lewis On Paralympics 100 Final
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis said she is raring to go for her T53 100 metres final at the iconic Stade de France in the Paralympic Games in Paris tomorrow [September 4] as she sets her sights on breaking the 15-second barrier. Lewis, whose personal best is 16.12, believes she is in the best condition of her career after spending the past... Read more of this article
“We’ll Keep On Going And Aiming High”
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boccia coaches Troy Farnsworth and Larry Hunt believe Yushae DeSilva-Andrade’s heroic performances at the Paralympic Games in Paris could ignite a spark in the island’s next generation of para-athletes. DeSilva-Andrade, competing in the women’s BC1 division, came heartbreakingly close to securing a medal,... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Places 4th At Paralympics
[Updated] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has concluded competing at the 2024 Paralympics, finishing in a very impressive 4th place position. The 30-year-athlete won a match to advance out of the preliminaries, won the quarter-final to advance to the semi-final where she was very narrowly defeated in a game that went to a tie-breaker. She concluded her competition... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade To Play In Bronze Medal Match
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade will play for a chance for the bronze medal later today [Sept 1] at the Paralympic Games after being narrowly defeated in a dramatic semi-finals that was so close it required a tiebreaker. Bermuda officials out of their seats during the tiebreaker Competing in the women’s BC1 division semi-final against France’s Aurelie... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Advances To Semi-Finals
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade is guaranteed to place at least fourth and is in strong medal contention after advancing to the semi-finals at the Paralympic Games. Competing in the women’s BC1 division, DeSilva-Andrade secured her spot in the semis by defeating China’s Qi Zhang in the quarter-finals at the... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Advances To Quarter-Finals
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has advanced to the quarter-finals of her boccia competition at the Paralympic Games in Paris and will face China’s Qi Zhang at the South Paris Arena this afternoon [Aug 31]. DeSilva-Andrade says she is growing in confidence as she prepares for her quarter-final match in the women’s BC1 division. She had already done... Read more of this article
Bermuda Paralympic Schedule: Saturday Aug 31
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade — who won her first match at the Paralympic Games earlier this week — will be back in action on Saturday morning [Aug 31] where she will match up against Japan’s Hiromi Endo at 7.50am Bermuda time. You can view our full coverage of Bermuda’s athletes at the 2024 games here. Bernews is providing comprehensive... Read more of this article
