US Para-Swimmers Michelle Konkoly, Julia Gaffney Reclassified
Konkoly and Gaffney were both reclassified at the World Para Swimming World Series stop in Indianapolis.
McKenzie Coan AR Highlights Para Swimming World Series in Indianapolis
Coan set a new 400 free American record Thursday night, setting the tone for three days of fast swimming in Indianapolis.
Wayne Lomas Announced as New Canadian National Para-Swimming Coach
Lomas is currently Swimming Australia’s High Performance Executive Manager, and he has been working for Swimming Australia since 2010.
Dutchman Bas Takken Takes Down Silverman’s S10 1500 Free World Record
Dutch para swimmer Bas Takken took down the men’s S10 1500m freestyle record held by American Ian Silverman.
Commonwealth Countdown: Pascoe Back To Breast In Women’s Para-Events
One defending Paralympic champ is New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe in the SM10 200 IM. Pascoe blew out the Rio field with a 2:24.90 that still holds up as the world record.
Ollie Hynd “Heartbroken and Confused” Over New Para Classification
British Swimming has begun the mandated para swimming reclassification process, including the move of Olympic gold medalist Ollie Hynd from S8 to S9.
Paralympic Gold Medalist Huang Wenpan Dies In Car Accident
Huang Wenpan, a successful Chinese para swimmer who won multiple medals in Rio, died today in a car accident.
IPC Issues Statement Following The Death Of Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking was an extraordinary man and a pioneer for all people with an impairment around the world. He embodied the word ability more than anyone.
Vica Beelner Sets First Ever SM5 400 IM American Record
It appears no American female SM5 swimmer had completed a sanctioned 400 IM before Beelner.
Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist Suspended for 3 Years
Indian swimmer-turned-coach Prasanta Karmakar, a bronze medalist at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, has been suspended for 3 years by the India…
Aussie Para Swimmers Take Stage At National Championships
2018 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALS Wednesday, February 28th – Saturday, March 3rd Optus Aquatic Centre, Marine Parade, Southport, Queensland Prelims at…
Robert Griswold Clears 3 American Records for S8 Swimmers
Fresno Pacific junior Robert Griswold has broken 3 more American Records for S8 swimmers, including taking one event far below a…
2016 Paralympic Gold Medalist Steph Slater Retires at 27
Stephanie Slater (middle) won 2 medals at her first and only Paralympic Games as an athlete.
Brisith World Para Swimming World Series Squad Announced
The squad features a mixture of experienced swimmers, with some emerging talent – giving many the opportunity to hone their skills before heading off to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April.
Setting Up 2018 in World Para Swimming
We’re now a couple months removed from the 2017 Para Swimming World Championships, and approaching the start of another busy season in…
