Lewis Secures Second Consecutive Top-Five Finish at Worlds
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Paralympic athlete Jessica Lewis has secured her second top-five finish in as many days at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, demonstrating consistent pace in the women's T53 wheelchair sprints.
Lewis took to the track for the T53 Women’s 400m Final and crossed the line in fifth place, recording a time of 59.91 seconds. This marks the second time in a row that the four-time Paralympian has completed the 400-metre distance under the one-minute mark at a major international meet.
The race was utterly dominated by Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner, who is currently in sensational form. Debrunner claimed yet another gold medal, setting a blistering competition record time of 50.58 seconds. She successfully held off strong competition from the two Chinese powerhouses and the field, adding to her growing collection of major titles.
Lewis’s two consecutive fifth-place finishes at the Championships underscore her sustained competitiveness at the elite level of para athletics.
Move the video to 1:51:39 to see Lewis’ 400m Race
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Lewis Finishes Fifth as Debrunner Sets Record
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Bermudian Paralympic athlete Jessica Lewis has successfully competed in the Women's 100 meters T53 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India, securing a top-five finish against a world-class field.
Lewis, a four-time Paralympian and veteran of the World Championships, crossed the line in fifth place, recording a final time of 18.23 seconds.
The race was dominated by Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner, who claimed the gold medal and set a blistering competition record time of 15.50 seconds. Debrunner, who has been in sensational form, managed to hold off strong challenges from competitors, including those from Turkey and the Chinese powerhouses, to take the top spot on the podium.
Lewis's fifth-place finish demonstrates her sustained ability to compete at the highest level of para athletics. The Bermudian champion will now turn her attention to the T53 Women's 400 meters, scheduled for later in the championships.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Donna Raynor Talks About World Athletics Council
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Bermuda's Donna Raynor is making her mark on the global stage, serving as one of the most powerful women in Caribbean track and field. Raynor, alongside Cydonie Mothersill of the Cayman Islands, is a member of the prestigious World Athletics Council.
Raynor, the former Bermuda National Athletics Association president, was elected to the council in a historic vote involving 214 countries. She recently attended her first Congress as a council member in Tokyo, where she has been fully immersed in meetings and discussions.
"A dream come true," Raynor posted on social media. "So honoured when I think back about being elected with 214 countries voting. A dream come true and now retired to focus on my passion."
Raynor will be joining www.islandstats.com to share more details about her journey and her new role in shaping the future of global athletics.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Bobb Reflects on Valuable World Championships Experience
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Bermuda's Caitlin Bobb has shared her reflections after her debut at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, describing the experience as a crucial step in her development.
The 22-year-old sprinter, who was Bermuda's sole representative at the championships, competed in the Women's 400m heats. Running in Heat 3, she finished fifth with a time of 51.72 seconds, missing out on a qualifying spot for the semi-finals.
Bobb found herself in a challenging heat that included two-time Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who went on to win the heat comfortably. Despite not advancing, her time placed her ahead of several other athletes and was an improvement on her recent 400m performance at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay.
"It was a great learning experience," said Bobb. "Lining up against athletes of that caliber shows you where you are and what you need to do to get to the next level. I'm taking a lot away from this and I'm confident it will help me a lot in the future."
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Bobb Gains Experience Against World's Best in Tokyo
BNAA President Evans & Bobb
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Bermuda's Caitlin Bobb has completed her debut in the Women's 400m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, gaining valuable experience competing against some of the world's top athletes.
Running in Heat 3, Bobb was in a formidable field that included two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. The American superstar cruised to victory, winning the heat in 49.41 seconds to easily advance to the semi-finals.
Bobb finished fifth in her heat with a time of 51.72 seconds, missing out on a qualifying spot. Ireland's Sharlene Mawdsley, who finished just ahead of Bobb in fourth with a time of 51.04, advanced to the semi-finals as one of the fastest non-automatic qualifiers.
