Paralympic & IPC Swimming

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.

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After Earthquake, IPC Postpones ParaSwimming World Championships

The championships were due to begin on September 30th in Mexico City.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Ledecky, Meyers, and Steffens Finalists for Sportswoman of the Year

Katie Ledecky, Becca Meyers, and Maggie Steffens are Sportswoman of the Year Finalists.

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U.S. Paralympics Announces World Para Swimming Team

The US Paralympic Committee announced the US World Para Swimming team last week.

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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…

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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.

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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,…

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40 World Records Broken in Final Stop of Para-Swimming World Series

American Robert Griswold broke the World Record in the 200 back – an event that he hasn’t swum competitively in 2 years.

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Canadian Aurelie Rivard Breaks World Record in S10 200 Free

Aurelie Rivard has added a 3rd World Record to her resume.

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Becca Meyers, Brad Snyder Nominated for More Espys

Becca Meyers (above) won the 2015 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete With a Disability.

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Speedo Signs Paralympian Becca Meyers

Team Speedo has signed on triple Paralympic Gold Medalist Becca Meyers this month. She was welcomed to the team by world record holder Missy Franklin on June 2nd. Meyers competes in the 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 400m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly, and 200m IM.

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