McClain Hermes Breaks S11 American Record in 500 Yard Free
Hermes is also the American Record holder in the event in the S12 classification.
New Zealand’s Ella Benn Awarded ISPS Handa Talent Scholarship
15-year-old New Zealand para swimmer Ella Benn has been honored with one of the first ever ISPS Handa talent scholarships.
Hansen Completes Breaststroke Trifecta At 2019 Vic Open
The 2019 Vic Open wrapped up tonight in Melbourne, with 23-year-old Jessica Hansen completing her sweep of the women’s breaststroke events.
Horton Takes 800 Free With Ease On Night 2 Of 2019 Vic Open
Although training through this meet, Mack Horton took the men’s 800m free gold and 200m free bronze on night 2 of the 2019 Vic Open in Australia.
Hansen Breaks Into Breaststroke World Rankings To Start 2019 Vic Open
Short Course World Championships bronze medalist Jess Hansen got her 2019 off with a pleasing time in the women’s 100m breaststroke, clocking 1:07.62 for the victory at the 2019 Vic Open.
2019 Vic Open Doubles As Para Swimming World Series
Unique to the 2019 edition of the Victorian Open Championships is the fact that it is incorporating the Melbourne 2019 World Para Swimming World Series. This is the first World Series event ever held in the Oceania region.
Shout from the Stands: Pursuit of a Paralympic Dream
I don’t let Hydrocephalus or anything get in my way in or out of the water. I believe that the only limits in life are those that we impose on ourselves.
Paralympics Australia Re-Brand Brings $12 Million Funding Influx
The Australian Federal Government announced an injection of $12 million in new funding for its para athletes ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
9-Time Paralympic Champ Benoit Huot Retires
Paralympic swimming icon Benoit Huot has retired from competition after 20 Paralympic medals, five consecutive Paralympic appearances and a slew of world records.
Malaysia Stripped of 2019 WPS World Championships Hosting Rights
The IPC announced Malaysia will no longer host the 2019 WPS World Championships in response to its ban on Israeli athletes.
IPC Announces Paris 2024 Paralympic Program Will Match 2020
The sports represented at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, will match those at the 2020 games in Toyko,…
Malaysia’s New Sports-Loving King Could Welcome Israeli Athletes
As a new king comes into power, so too will a new Prime Minister, potentially allowing for a cessation to the ban on Israeli athletes put in place by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed, who stated that Malaysia would deny visas to Israeli para swimmers hoping to compete at the 2019 WPS World Championships.
US Paralympics Names 48 Swimmers to 2019 National Team
23-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long headlines the 2019 roster.
Malaysia Reiterates Ban on Israeli Para Athletes; IPC Responds
Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reiterated that the nation will continue to deny Israeli para swimmers visas for the 2019 WPS World Championships in July.
Malaysian Government Blocking Israeli Para-Swimmer Visas for Worlds
Israeli para-swimmers are being denied visas to enter Malaysia for the 2019 World Para Swimming World Championships.
