Paralympic & IPC Swimming

2020 Tokyo Paralympics Day 1: RPC Breaks 2 World Records, 8 Para Records Fall

Roman Zhdanov (middle) and Valeriia Shabalina of the Russian Paralympic Committee each broke a world record on day 1 of the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Day One Finals: 2 World and 8 Paralympic Records Fall

RPC’s Valeriia Shabalina (S14 W 100 FL) and Roman Zhdanov (SB13 M 50 BR) both broke World records during the first Tokyo 2020 Paralympic finals session.

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Francesco Bettella Bronzo Paralimpico 100 Dorso S1, Prima Medaglia Azzurra

Francesco Bettella porta la prima medaglia paralimpica di Tokyo 2020 all’Italia, è di bronzo nei 100 dorso S1, dopo l’argento di Rio

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Three Paralympic Records Fall During First Prelims Session of Tokyo 2020

USA’s Marks notched the S6 women’s 50 free Paralympic record (PR) to take the top finals seed. Both men’s/women’s S14 100 fly PRs were broken in prelims too.

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Paralimpiadi Tokyo: Programma E Orari Diretta Gare Del Nuoto In TV

Il nuoto alle Paralimpiadi di Tokyo 2020 è ufficialmente iniziato. Gli orari italiani e la diretta televisiva di tutte le sessioni

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Ellie Simmonds Named British Flagbearer for Tokyo Paralympic Opening Ceremonies

Four-time Paralympian Ellie Simmonds has been selected as one of two flagbearers for Great Britain at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

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All the Links You Need for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games

Get ready for swimming at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo with all the links to results, SwimSwam previews, viewing information, meet schedules and more.

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2020 Tokyo Paralympic Swimming Previews: 5 Non-American Women to Watch

15-time Paralympic medalist Sophie Pascoe of New Zealand will defend her 2016 Paralympic titles in the S10 100 back, S10 100 fly, and SM10 200 IM.

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2020 Tokyo Paralympic Swimming Previews: 5 Non-American Men to Watch

Italy’s Antonio Fantin will make his Paralympic debut in Tokyo. The 20-year-old is the two-time defending world champion in the S6 400 free.

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Why Ukraine Performs So Well at the Paralympics

As we approach an exciting Paralympic Games, we reflect on what makes Ukraine such a powerhouse, in the pool and in other sports, too.

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2020 Tokyo Paralympic Swimming Previews: 5 American Men to Watch

2016 bronze medalist Robert Griswold (above) is entering the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics as the defending world champion in the S8 100 back and SM8 200 IM.

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Chuck Aoki & Melissa Stockwell Named US Flag Bearers For Tokyo Paralympic Games

Aoki is a two-time Paralympic medalist in Wheelchair rugby, while Melissa Stockwell is a paratriathlete and Paralympic bronze medalist.

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2020 Tokyo Paralympic Swimming Previews: 5 American Women to Watch

USA’s Jessica Long has earned 23 Paralympic medals over the past 4 Paralympic Games and will defend her title in the SM8 200 IM from 2008, 2012 and 2016

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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.

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Paralympics Roundup: Afghan Athletes Unable to Leave Country, Pull Out of Games

Catch up on the biggest stories, both in and out of the pool, surrounding the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

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