Parathlete Lewis qualifies for finals
Updated: Jul 25, 2013 08:10 AM
Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has qualified for the 100 metres finals at the 2013 International Paralympic Committee World Championships in Lyon, France.In Lewis’ second race in the Championships today, she posted a time of 18.56 seconds to qualify for the finals, which will be held tomorrow.Lewis, who competed at the 2012 London Paralympics, also competed in the 200 metres T53 semi-finals last weekend, finishing fifth in her heat in 33.95.On Friday she will compete in the 400 metres.The Championships, which runs until July 28, attract more than 1,100 athletes from 99 countries around the world.