Jermal Woolridge wins a bronze at Wushu Worlds

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14: Jermal Woolridge won Bermuda’s first ever medal at the World Wushu Championships in Ankara, Turkey, by earning a bronze in men’s +90kg division.

He had victories over Jordan and Germany to reach the semi-finals where he went down to China 2 rounds to 0 to settle for the bronze medal.

This is the first time that Bermuda has won a medal and any match at the championships.

Woolridge prepared for the competition at Extreme Couture MMA Gym in Ontario, Canada for three weeks prior to the competition.

Other members of the Bermuda wushu team also produced some solid performances. Garon Wilkinson placed 80th out of 103 competitors in Chang Quan (long fist forms). He also served as Head Coach for the team.

Sentwali Woolridge faced Armenia and went down 2 rounds to 0 in the male 70kg division.

Female fighter Talia Iris fought Natacha Bounet from France and lost 2 rounds to 0 in a valiant effort. Dueane Dill served as manager and corner man for the team.

The awards finals and awards ceremony will take place on Friday.