Tokyo Paralympics Day 2: Mereshko Cracks SM6 200 IM World Record in Prelims
Ukraine’s Yelyzaveta Mereshko took about one-third of a second off the SM6 200 IM world record, set by Great Britain’s Maisie Summers-Newton in 2019.
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Swimming Preview: Three Storylines to Watch
Brazil’s Daniel Dias announced that Tokyo will be his 4th and final Paralympic Games. He is set to defend his S5 50 back title for the 4th Games in a row.
Dadaon Sets S4 200 Free World Record, Ukraine Overtakes Italy at Para Euros
On day six, Israel’s Ami Omer Dadaon took down Zhdanov’s S4 200 free World Record from 2019. Ukraine has taken the lead in team standings, surpassing Italy.
Trimi and Ponce Bertran Break World Records at Para Euros Day 5
Italy’s Arjola Trimi and Spain’s Antoni Ponce Bertran shattered World Records in the women’s 50 free S4 final and men’s 100 breast SB5 final, respectively.
Nuoto Paralimpico Fantin Ancora WR Trimi ER Italia Domina Il Medagliere
Nuoto Paralimpico: Antonio Fantin abbassa il Record del Mondo in finale, Arjola Trimi è Record Europeo. Italia in cima al medagliere
Fantin and Dadaon Shatter World Records at Para Euros Day 2
Italy’s Antonio Fantin (middle) crushed his own 100 free S6 World Record twice today to win the event. Israel’s Ami Omer Dadaon broke the 100 free S4 WR.
Tai, Griswold, Boki Among WR Setters at Final Stop of 2019 WPS World Series
Stars Alice Tai, Robert Griswold, and Ihar Boki were among the para swimmers to set world records in Berlin last weekend.