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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disken Sets The Standard With 8 Aussie Multi-Class Age Group Titles
Timothy Disken has set the standard on the final night of competition at the 2014 Georgina Hope Swimmers Foundation Australian Multi…
Canada Puts Together A Strong Para Pan Pacs Team Bound For Pasadena
Swimming Canada released their official roster for the Para Pan Pac team featuring 18 returnees that won 16 medals at the 2013 IPC World Championships in Montreal.
45 Selected to Huge Para Pan Pacs Team Including Both Newcomers and Veterans
Jessica Long will be among the 45 swimmers representing the U.S. at the 2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships in Pasadena, California.
Australian Para Pan Pac rosters finalized, Cowdrey and Freney headline
Matthew Cowdrey brings experience to the men’s team, while 21-year-old Jacqueline Freney will lead a women’s squad abundant in youth.
