Katarina Roxon Makes Canadian Swimming History By Qualifying For Fifth Paralympic Team
The 31-year-old Roxon, who made her Paralympic debut at 15 in 2008, cleared the qualifying time by almost a full second in the women’s 100 breast SB8.
Former Yale Swimmer Ali Truwit Eyes Paralympic Debut One Year After Losing Leg in Shark Attack
Two days after graduating from Yale last May, Ali Truwit was attacked by a shark while swimming in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Noah Jaffe Takes The Stage Ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games
2023 Para World Champion Noah Jaffe was one of five finalists–and the only para athlete–honored at the 94th AAU Sullivan Award ceremony.
Tokyo Paralympic Gold Medalist Mikaela Jenkins Retires From Para Swimming at Age 21
Mikaela Jenkins, the reigning Tokyo Paralympic champion in the women’s 100 butterfly S10, announced her retirement from Para swimming at just 21 years old.
A Pair of World Records Fall on Last Few Days of 2024 European Para Swimming Championships
The 2024 European Para Swimming Championships in Madeira, Portugal concluded on Saturday.
11-Time Paralympic Champion Sophie Pascoe Withdraws From Paris 2024 After Birth of First Child
New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian, 31-year-old Sophie Pascoe, did not rule out a return to competitive swimming next year.
Europei Nuoto Paralimpico: L’Italia Vince Il Medagliere Con 26 Ori 21 Argenti e 16 Bronzi
Con 26 ori 21 argenti e 16 bronzi l’Italia del nuoto vince il medagliere ai Campionati Europei Paralitici a Madeira, Portogallo
Europei Paralimpici: Shevtsov, Olimpico Ucraino, Prima A Medaglia Poi Cancellato Dai Risultati
Continuano le controversie attorno alla presenza dell’atleta ucraino Shevtsov alle gare del circuito paralimpico, ex olimpico a Tokyo 2020
Shevtsov Wins European Para Bronze, Then Is Removed From the Results
Disputes continue over the presence of Ukrainian Shevtsov, former Olympic in Tokyo 2020, before he won the bronze at European then canceled from results
Two-Time Montenegrin Paralympian Ilija Tadic Receives 2-Year Doping Ban
Ilija Tadic, a two-time Paralympian who swims in the US at the University of Notre Dame, has been given a two-year doping suspension.
World Records Fall at Para World Series Stop in Indy as Pagonis, Pergolini Make Returns
Three world records fell at the Para Swimming World Series stop in Indianapolis, where Team USA topped the medal table with 10 golds in 24 events.
Storylines to Watch at the Inaugural Canadian Swimming Open
The Canadian Swimming Open debuts this week, with highly anticipated storylines from many of the top swimmers who will be competing in the run-up to trials.
16 Canadian Para Swimmers Set To Attend World Series Event In Indianapolis
This is the last international classification event Swimming Canada is attending before the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Trials, set for May 13-19.
Five-Time Brazilian Paralympic Medalist Joana Neves Dies at Age 37
Joana Neves took up swimming at 10 years old based on medical advice and enjoyed a successful 12-year career competing on the senior international stage.
Aiden Stivers Breaks US Record in S9 200 Breast at Indy Sectionals
A group of Para swimmers raced at the Indianapolis Sectionals last weekend, including Aiden Stivers, who broke an American Record in the 200 Breast.
