Wheelchair racer shatters her own Para Pan American record and finishes just two-hundredths of a second outside the world record
“More to come” – record-breaker Jessica Lewis in action
Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has cemented her legacy as one of modern wheelchair racing’s most remarkable forces, concluding a historic Swiss tour with an astonishing seven personal bests from seven consecutive races.
Competing at the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial and the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, the four-time Paralympian put on an absolute masterclass. The flawless clean sweep was highlighted by a breathtaking T53 100m triumph in 15.22 seconds—shattering her own Para Pan American record and finishing a mere two-hundredths of a second outside the world record.
“I am so proud of myself and grateful for the amazing coaches, support team, teammates, and sponsor Arch Capital Group,” Lewis said of her recent training and equipment transitions. “I have surrounded myself with people who have kept believing in my potential. More to come.”
Navigating heavy head-to-head pressure against local world-beaters like Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner, Lewis’s unprecedented consistency sends a definitive warning shot through the T53 division. The highly coveted world record of 15.20 seconds is now firmly within her grasp.
