Ian Silverman Withdraws from Rio Paralympic Consideration
Paralympic superstar Ian Silverman just posted on Facebook that he intends to withdraw his name from the Team USA roster before Rio Paralympic selection.
2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials Day Three Prelims
Zachary Shattuck (SM6 200m IM) and Michelle Konkoly (S9 100m freestyle) each lowered their own American Records at the Saturday morning prelims of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.
Michelle Konkoly Re-Breaks This Morning’s S9 50 Free World Record
Tonight’s finals session of day three of the U.S. Paralympic Trials ended with 3 new American records and one new World Record.
U.S. Paralympic Trials Day 2: Prelims Recap
Michelle Konkoly broke the World Record in the women’s 50 M freestyle at the preliminary session of Day 2 of the U.S. Paralympic Trials
Paralympic Trials Day 1 Finals Recap
2012 London Paralympian Colleen Young broke both the American and Pan American record in the 100 breastroke.
Four Records Down at 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials Day One Prelims
Thursday prelims at the 2016 US Paralympic Trials showcased four American Records in the first session considered for Rio selection.
2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials Preview
The 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials begin this Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2016 USA Paralympic Trials Psych Sheet Released
The psych sheet has been released for the USA Paralympic Trials, and star Jessica Long is entered in 7 events.
Father of Paralympic Champion Jessica Long Speaks Out on Cheating
In the Paralympic world, doping is an extremely rare occurrence, but only because there is a better way to cheat. This method of cheating, as some Paralympic swimmers have discovered, has no penalties for the athlete
Because There’s More to Swimming than Omaha (Allegedly)
Among the other important meets going on in the next 10 days are the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Katie Ledecky and Brad Snyder Nominated for 2016 Espy Awards
Katie Ledecky, Olympic champion, world-record-holder, and overall phenom, has been nominated for Best Female Athlete, and visually-impaired Paralympian and Navy veteran Brad Snyder has been nominated for Best Athlete With a Disability.
International Olympic & Paralympic Committees Sign Long-Term Agreement
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have signed a long-term agreement that will run through the…
Krivshina’s 2nd WR Among 7 On Final Day of IDM Berlin
Russia’s Anna Krivshina broke her second world record of the meet to cap the final night of the German International Championships (also known as IDM, or Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften).
Repeat World Records for Zarate, Krawzow On Day 3 of IDM Berlin
Carlos Daniel Serrano Zarate and Elena Krawzow each broke their second world record of the meet on day 3 of the German International Championship, or IDM.
Lorandi Nabs 2nd World Record On Day 2 Of IDM Berlin
For the second day in a row, France’s Alodie Lorandi broke the same world record in prelims and finals – one of eight world records to drop on day 2 of the German International Championships.
