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.
9 World Records Open 2016 IDM Para Meet in Berlin
A two-session opening day at the 2016 German International Championships (in German, the Internationale Deutsche Meisterschafter, or IDM) saw no less than 9 world records fall along with multiple national marks.
Coan, Silverman Reclassifications Confirmed
Following the results of their competitive tests, American Record holders Ian Silverman and McKenzie Coan have officially been reclassified.
Mexico City to Host 2017 IPC World Swimming Championships
The IPC has announced that Mexico City will host the 2017 International Paralympic Committee Swimming World Championships. Originally, Mexico City…
Commonwealth Star Erraid Davies Ruled Ineligible for Paralympics Again
Erraid Davies, whose smile after becoming the youngest Commonwealth Games medalist in history in 2014 brought the hearts of Scotland…
5-Time Paralympic Medalist Stephanie Millward Reclassified to S8 Category
5-time Olympic medalist is expected to be reclassified to the S8 category, SwimSwam has been told by an anonymous source,…
