Call For Charlotte Volunteers For 2016 Paralympic Swimming Trials
31 spots will be available in June at the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials. Among the contenders are 12-time Paralmpic champion Jessica Long (above).
IOC Confirms It Will Take ‘Common Sense’ Approach To Tattoos In Rio
Says the IOC, “Standing alone, the Olympic Rings are a great expression of appreciation of the Olympic Games and of the Olympic values.”
IPC European Championships Close Out With 28 World Records
The world record count at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships rose to 28 on Saturday (7 May), as marks fell to Uraine’s Oksana Khrul and Russia’s Valeriia Shabalina on the closing night of competition in Funchal, Portugal.
Rio Olympic Warm Up Pool Battles Mosquito Infestation In Face Of Zika
The Rio Olympic Games warm up pool is currently in the midst of a mosquito infestation, which is concerning given the spread of the Zika virus in South America.
Belarus’ Boki En Route To 200 IM Gold In IPC Euros Day 7 Prelims
Belarusian Ihar Boki is the firm favourite to leave the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships as the most decorated swimmer after winning his men’s 200m individual medley SM13 heat on the final day of competition (7 May) in Funchal, Portugal.
IPC European Championships: Day 7 Preview
The concluding day of competition at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal, will see home favourite David Grachat swim for glory in the much anticipated men’s 400m freestyle S9.
Mereshko Reclaims S6 400 Free WR in IPC Euros Day 6 Finals
On Friday Mereshko pushed herself once again, shaving exactly four seconds off the world best, touching in at 5:14.69 to add another chapter to the gripping rivalry.
Belarus, Ukraine Vying For Gold In IPC Euros Day 6 Prelims
Belarusian Ihar Boki and Ukraine’s Dmytro Vynohradets headlined the heats at the IPC Swimming European Open Championships on Friday (6 May), placing themselves in pole position to take their fifth and sixth golds respectively in Funchal, Portugal.
IPC European Championships: Day 6 Preview
With just two days remaining of the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships, the last major event ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, swimmers will be looking to secure their places in the record books.
Brazil’s Dias Takes S5 50 Back World Record In IPC Euros Day 5 Finals
Brazil’s 10-time Paralympic champion Daniel Dias broke his own 50m backstroke S5 world record at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships on Thursday (5 May), showing the world that he is still the man to beat at his home Paralympic Games this Septembd
Ukraine’s Savtsova Breaks S6 50 Free World Record During IPC Euros Day 5 Prelims
Ukraine’s Viktoriia Savtsova was in world record breaking form in the women’s 50m freestyle S6 heats on Thursday (5 May), lowering the best of her world and European champion teammate Yelyzaveta Mereshko in Funchal, Portugal.
2016 IPC European Championships: Day 5 Preview
More than halfway through the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships, day five (5 May) will see a mix of young and experienced athletes race.
IPC European Championships Day 4 Finals Results in 9 World Records
An astonishing nine world records peppered the pool at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships on Wednesday (4 May), as athletes continued to grab titles on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rung On Track For Fourth Gold Medal During IPC Euros Day 4 Prelims
A series of swimmers searching for their latest titles led their heats at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships on Day 4.
2016 IPC European Championships: Day 4 Preview
With 25 gold medals on offer, day four (Thursday, 4 May) will be the biggest programme of the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships.
