Paralympic & IPC Swimming

NBAC Head Coach Bob Bowman Talks Jessica Long, Ian Silverman Training Ahead of Para Pan Pacs

NBAC head coach Bob Bowman talks about his swimmers’ preparations for the upcoming Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships.

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5 Things to Watch For at the 2014 Pan Pac Para-Swimming Championships in Pasadena, California

2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championship SwimSwam Coverage & Results Wednesday, August 5 – Sunday, August 10 Pasadena, CA – Rose…

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Mallory Weggemann to Take Control of Microphone, Lead SwimSwam’s Coverage of 2014 Pan Pac Para-Swimming Champs

SwimSwam is partnering with 2012 Paralympic gold medalist and ESPY winner Mallory Weggemann and The Factory Agency to raise coverage of the Pan…

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Fran, Fox, Funk, and a Bronze Medal That Mattered at the 2014 Commonwealth Games

Day 3 was another fabulous day at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Australia’s Maddison Elliott Breaks S8 World Record; Three for Aussies in Two Days

In two days of swimming at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Australian contingent has six new World Record holders across three…

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Australian 16-Year Old Rowan Crothers Breaks S9 100 Freestyle World Record

Australia’s swim team had an up-and-down first day at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and it’s a great debate for who…

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British Paralympic gold medalist Liz Johnson announces comeback for Rio 2016

Liz Johnson, a Wales breaststroker and winner of three medals at the last three Paralympic Games for Great Britain, has announced her comeback after a break from competition.

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IPC Changes Date for 2015 World Championships

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has changed the dates for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, moving…

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Video: USA Paralympic Coach Dave Denniston Says Amy Van Dyken Is Paralyzed; Offers Advice From Experience With Similar Injury

USA Swimming Paralympic swim coach, Dave Denniston, is a personal friend of Amy Van Dyken and has been in communication with her family every day since her accident. His injury in 2005 was very similar to Van Dyken-Rouen’s, leaving him paralyzed.

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Canadian Paralympic star Donovan Tildesley to retire, won’t compete at Para Pan Pacs

Para World Record-holder Donovan Tildesley has announced his retirement from the competitive swimming at the age of 29.

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New Zealand finalizes 9-person Para Pan Pacs squad headlined by Pascoe, Fisher and Howarth

World record-holders Sophie Pascoe, Mary Fisher and Nikita Howarth will head up New Zealand’s Para Pan Pacific Championships roster that will take the pool in California this August.

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Paralympic Champion Mallory Weggemann Honored With Award by US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann (right) and Mexican Paralympic skier Arly Velasquez (left) will be honored with the first “Good Neighbor Inspirational Award” on May 15th at a black tie gala.

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Twenty-two World Records Fall at 28th International German Championships

Pictured is Jessica Long’s 100m fly gold medal from the 28th International German Championships in Berlin. Long set a world record in the event in prelims.

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American Jessica Long, Britain’s Oliver Hynd Among a Handful of World Record Breakers in Berlin

American Jessica Long took out her own World Record in the 100 fly on Thursday as the Americans continue a tour of Europe.

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Ellie Simmonds to Lead British Squad for IPC Euros

The British Gas GBR Para-Swimming Team has been named for the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships in Eindhoven.

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