BBC Radio Reports On Alleged Paralympic Classification Cheating
A BBC radio special report last week aired allegations that athletes are using tape, cold showers and even surgery to cheat the IPC’s classification system and improve their chances of winning and setting records.
U.S. Para-Swimming Team Will Swim at Rescheduled World Championships
The U.S. Worlds team will have the opportunity to compete at the Canadian Open, but the World Championships remains the team’s focus.
Australian Para-Swimming Worlds Team Shifts to Canadian Meet Instead
Australia will swim at the Canadian Open Championships instead of the IPC World Championships, if/when they get rescheduled.
Toronto To Host Para-Swimming Replacing Mexico City Due To Earthquakes
Canada’s top Para-swimming athletes will play host to the Canadian Open, October 2-4, at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.
Malayasia Picked To Host 2019 World Para Swimming Championships
World Para Swimming has chosen Malaysia to be the first Asian country to host the World Para Swimming Championships.
After Earthquake, IPC Postpones ParaSwimming World Championships
The championships were due to begin on September 30th in Mexico City.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Swimming Events Reduced, Athlete Numbers Steady
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced it will award 146 medals to competitors in Paralympic swimming at the Tokyo Games–six fewer than were awarded in Rio 2016.
IPC President Philip Craven Retires After 16 Years
International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven has retired from his post after 16 years at the helm of the IPC.
Paralympic Champ Victoria Arlen To Appear On Dancing With The Stars
Four-time Paralympic medalist Victoria Arlen is set to appear on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars, per an early report from Entertainment Tonight.
Ning Zetao Breaks Asian Record in 100 Free at Queensland SC Champs
Queensland Short Course Swimming Championships August 18th-20th, 2017 Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Brisbane, Australia SCM Age Group, Open categories Timed Finals…
Ledecky, Meyers, and Steffens Finalists for Sportswoman of the Year
Katie Ledecky, Becca Meyers, and Maggie Steffens are Sportswoman of the Year Finalists.
U.S. Paralympics Announces World Para Swimming Team
The US Paralympic Committee announced the US World Para Swimming team last week.
Coach Don Watkinds Dies on Deck During Practice
Coach Don Watkinds of the Wave House San Diego Swim Team died of a heart attack during swim practice on…
Benson Clears Milestone, 2 Para Swimming WR Fall In Sheffield
Craig Benson cracked the minute mark in the men’s 100m breaststroke at the 2017 British Summer National Championships in Sheffield.
Dublin Set to Host 2018 World Para Swimming European Championships
Dublin, Ireland, will host the 2018 World Para Swimming European Championships next summer. The Champs will run from August 13-19,…
