New Zealand Completes World Para-Swimming Champs Prep at University of Bath
Nine-time Paralympic gold-medalist Sophie Pascoe is among the New Zealand squad training for the 2019 Para-Swimming Championships at the University of Bath.
Mexico Eclipses National Record for Gold Medals at Parapan Ams Night 6
Mexico surpassed its record for Parapan golds with a night of competition remaining while Brazil continued its dominance with 22 medals Friday alone.
12-Year-Old Sara Vargas Wins Second Gold of Parapan Ams in Record Fashion
Colombia’s Vargas had a banner day Thursday while Brazilian swimmers won a whopping ten medals to continue their own dominant week.
Hannah Aspden Leads US Podium Sweep for 2nd Consecutive Night at Parapan Ams
Aspden followed up her S9 100 back win on Tuesday with 400 free gold on Wednesday; both swims led the US’ podium sweep in the event.
Meet Records Continue to Drop on Night 3 of Parapan American Games
Led by Hannah Aspden, the United States also logged its first podium sweep of the meet on the third night in the women’s S9 100 back.
Mexico, Brazil Post Podium Sweeps at Parapan Ams Night 2
Brazil continued its dominance from night one with one podium sweep and 15 medals, while swimmers from Mexico swept two podiums of their own.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Medal Designs Revealed
Late last month Tokyo 2020 organizers revealed the designs for the Olympic Games medals, but now the Paralympic medals have been revealed.
Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee Prepares For Summer Heat With More Ambulances
Resulting from the heatwave that struck Japan’s capital throughout this summer, the Tokyo Fire Department is preparing additional ambulances and…
Brazilian Swimmers Pick Up 15 Medals on Night 1 of Parapan Ams
Night one of the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru, also saw particularly strong performances from Mexico’s squad.
Lima 2019 Parapan American Games To Be The Largest To Date
A total of 1,850 athletes from 33 countries will be in action across 17 sports in the Peruvian capital from Friday 23 August to 1 September, making it the…
Paralympics Australia Strikes TV Deal for World Para Swimming Championships
After the 2019 FINA World Championships did not air on TV in Australia, Paralympics Australia has secured a deal for the World Para Swimming Championships.
‘Golden Sunday’ Highlights 2020 Paralympic Competition Schedule
A record 4,400 Para athletes are set to compete across 22 sports at the 2020 Paralympics taking place in Tokyo, Japan less than 400 days from now.
IPC To Have Refugees Team At Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Thursday, August 15, that they are preparing to accept a refugee…
Swimmers Torres, Popovich, Zorn Named as Finalists for 2019 U.S. Hall of Fame
Three swimmers are among the finalists for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2019: Dara Torres, Erin Popovich and Trischa Zorn.
Aussie Para Swimmer Ashleigh Cockburn: IM ‘Not Only Accepted But Expected’
Former Australian para swimmer Ashleigh Cockburn penned a first-person account of what she witnessed as an active swimmer regarding intentional misrepresentation.