Mexico City to Host 2017 IPC World Swimming Championships
The IPC has announced that Mexico City will host the 2017 International Paralympic Committee Swimming World Championships. Originally, Mexico City…
Commonwealth Star Erraid Davies Ruled Ineligible for Paralympics Again
Erraid Davies, whose smile after becoming the youngest Commonwealth Games medalist in history in 2014 brought the hearts of Scotland…
5-Time Paralympic Medalist Stephanie Millward Reclassified to S8 Category
5-time Olympic medalist is expected to be reclassified to the S8 category, SwimSwam has been told by an anonymous source,…
Silverman, Coan Both Due for Reclassification After 2 of 3 Tests
American Record holders Ian Silverman (above) and MacKenzie Coan are on course to be reclassified before the U.S. Olympic Trials at the end of the month.
Australian Paralympic Team Uniform Revealed
The Australian Paralympic Team will sport uniforms made from industry-leading companies.
Mexico Announces Roster Of 19 For Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Mexico has announced a team of 19 swimmers that will represent them at the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Paralympic Champion Xu Qing Hints At Retirement Following Paralympics
Seven-time Paralympic Champion Xu Qing is pondering retirement after the 2016 Paralympics in Rio.
Ian Silverman, Erraid Davies to Try for Reclassification in Berlin
Ian Silverman was ruled not disabled enough to compete in freestyle events in Paralympic swimming, but will take a last shot at overturning that decision this week in Germany.
Mexico’s Para Swimming Team Announced for Rio 2016
The Mexican National Paralympic Committee has announced the 19 swimmers that will represent the country at Rio 2016, three more than at London 2012.
Invictus Games Champion Elizabeth Marks Donates Medal to Say Thank You
Though victorious in 4 events, Marks only took home three of those golds; the gold medal she received for the 100 freestyle she returned to Prince Harry in a gesture of thanks, entrusting the Prince to return it to Papworth Hospital, near Cambridge in the UK, where she received treatment after attempting to compete at the inaugural Invictus Games in 2014.
Samsung Develops ‘Blind Cap’ For Swimmers
A ‘Blind Cap’ has been created by Samsung and Cheil Spain.
British National Performance Director Discusses Paralympic Team
National Performance Director Chris Furber discusses the British Paralympic team that has been selected.
Sports and Development: Building Positive Legacies
I am hoping today to open a conversation about how the sports community, particularly federations and high-level athletes and coaches, can engage in the development of the places where training camps and competitions are held.
Call For Charlotte Volunteers For 2016 Paralympic Swimming Trials
31 spots will be available in June at the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials. Among the contenders are 12-time Paralmpic champion Jessica Long (above).