Five World and Eleven Paralympic Records Down on Penultimate Day in Tokyo
On the penultimate day of the Tokyo Paralympics, a total of 5 World and 11 Paralympic records were taken down between prelims and finals.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 9 Finals: Jessica Long Now 28-Time Paralympic Medalist
As four World and eight Paralympic records fell during day 9 finals in Tokyo, USA’s Jessica Long earned her 28th career Paralympic medal.
2021 ISL Match 3, Day 1 Start Lists: No Rylov for Energy, No Hosszu for Iron
Although winning the 200 back on match one, Evgeny Rylov has not been entered on day one. Katinka Hosszu is also not entered in Iron’s season debut.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 9 Prelims: 1 World, 2 Continental, 3 Games Records Fall
During the penultimate prelims session of the Tokyo Paralympics, one World, two continental, and three Paralympic records were broken.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 8 Records: 5 World and 11 Paralympic Records Broken
Among the record-breaking highlights was Italy’s Antonio Fantin, who bettered his own S6 men’s 100 free Paralympic record twice in the same day.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 8 Finals: Jessica Long Earns Career Medal No. 27
USA’s Jessica Long became a 27-time Paralympic medalist while CAN’s Aurelie Rivard, BRA’s Maria Gomes Santiago, and CHN’s Zheng Tao picked up more golds.
Antonio Fantin Breaks S6 Men’s 100 FR Paralympic Record for the Second Time
A trio of Paralympic records fell on day 8 prelims. Among them was Italy’s Antonio Fantin, who bettered his S6 men’s 100 FR two-day-old Paralympic mark.
Tokyo Paralympics Day Seven Records: Three World, Eight Paralympic Records Down
During the seventh finals session, three World and six Paralympic records fell while two Paralympic records fell during prelims.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 7 Finals: Brit Reece Dunn Earns Third S14 Gold Medal
After picking up golds in the S14 100 free and mixed 4×100 free relay, Brit Reece Dunn took down the 200 IM World record en route his third title in Tokyo.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 7 Prelims: 2 Paralympic and 1 Continental Record(s) Fall
Two swimmers broke their respective class Paralympic records by competing with a higher class’ heats. A continental record also fell on day 7 prelims.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 6 Records: 10 World and 18 Paralympic Records Re-Written
Day six of the Tokyo Paralympics saw 18 Paralympic records fall, the most broken in one day thus far. 10 World records were also re-written.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 6: Boki Wins 15th Career Gold As 9 World Records Fall
Belarus’ Ihar Boki took the SM13 men’s 200 IM on day six, his 4th gold in Tokyo and 15th career Paralympic title. His swim was among nine World records too.
6 Paralympic Records Fall On Day 6 Prelims, Including 21-Yr-Old S1 W 100 FR Cut
Out of the S3 women’s 100 free heats, S1 swimmer Elif Ildem put up a new Paralympic class record of 3:17.54, one of six fallen Paralympic records on day six.
Cali Condors Stole 92 Jackpot Points On Day Two Alone, Totaling 707 Points
The NY Breakers 4th-place team score of 265 points was exactly 442 points less than the Condors’ winning score of 707 points.
2021 ISL Match 2, Day 2 Start Lists: Hannis Takes Over BR In the Mixed Medley
During yesterday’s medley relays, Cali’s Molly Hannis out-split Lilly King 1:04.01 to 1:04.59. She also defeated King in the 50 breast 29.41 to 29.53.
