Paralympic & IPC Swimming

Multiple Accusers Seeking Legal Redress Against Griswold, U.S. Paralympic Swimming

Mulitple accusers are seeking legal redress against two-time Paralympic gold medalist Robert Griswold as well as U.S. Paralympic Swimming for negligence.

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Paralympic Champion Robert Griswold Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teammate with Intellectual Disability

Paralympian Robert Griswold has been accused of sexually assaulting at least one member of the U.S. National Team, a swimmer with intellectual impairment.

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Host Mexico Earns Most Gold Medals at Final Para World Series Stop in Tijuana

Host country Mexico won the most gold medals at the last stop of the Para Swimming World Series last weekend in Tijuana. 

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Canadian Paralympians Kisser and Routliffe Featured in Coldplay Music Video

Canadian Paralympians Danielle Kisser and Tess Routliffe were recently featured in a music video for the band Coldplay’s song Biutyful.

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Three-Time Paralympic Champion Hannah Russell Announces Retirement

Three-time Paralympic British champion and current World Record holder Hannah Russell announced her retirement from swimming on Tuesday.

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British Para-Swimmers Confirmed For 2023 World Class Program

Stephen Clegg was one of 39 para-swimmers named to British Swimming’s World Class Program (WCP) for 2022/2023.

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Jamal Hill Breaks 11-Year-Old American Para-Swimming Record at California Classic

Jamal Hill (pictured left) won the 50-meter breaststroke final with a time of 34.00, taking down Jacob Hansen’s 11-year-old record of 34.30.

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Two-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Robert Griswold Suspended by SafeSport

It’s the second time that Griswold has appeared in the SafeSport database after he was first added in September of 2020, also on allegations of misconduct.

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Jamal Hill Breaks Seven American Para-Swimming Records at Australian Championships

American swimmer Jamal Hill at the 2022 Duel in the Pool. The week after, he raced at the Australian Championships and broke 7 US Records.

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Olympic Roundup: India’s Legal Issues Drag On as International Suspension Looms

Despite three rulings by India’s Supreme Court in the past week, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is no closer to avoiding another suspension.

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Nearly Two Dozen LC Records Taken Down at 2022 Southwest Zone Summer Champs

David Heron (pictured above) broke the world age-group and USMS record in the 800 freestyle (8:24.46) and 1500 free (15:49.04) for the men’s 25-29 age group.

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US Paralympic Gold Medalist Mallory Weggemann Expecting Her First Child

After several rounds of IVF, US Paralympic Champion Mallory Weggemann has announced her pregnancy alongside husband Jay Snyder.

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Ellie Simmonds to Appear on 2022 Season of Strictly Come Dancing

Five-time Paralympic gold medal winning swimmer Ellie Simmonds will appear on one of Britain’s most-watched television shows next season.

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Olivia Chambers Sets S13 Para American Record in 400 IM

UNI’s Olivia Chambers registered as an S13-class para athlete in April and, 3 months later, has broken the Para American record in the 400 IM.

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Olympic Roundup: Salt Lake City’s Bid Remains Popular; Griner Sentenced to 9 Years

Salt Lake City’s bid for the Winter Olympics remains overwhelmingly popular among Utah residents, according to a new poll.

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