19-Event American Record Holder Joe Wise Retires
19-time American Record holder and two-time Paralympian Joe Wise has decided to retire from swimming today at 20 years old,…
Brits Fox & Craig Break IPC World Records at National Short Course Championships
At the DSE National Short Course Championships in Sheffield over the weekend, a trio of Britain’s disability swimming superstars crushed…
IPC Sets Long-Term Strategic Plan for Paralympic Swimming
The International Paralympic Committee has set out its strategic plan for the rest of the Olympic cycle.
Freney Named NSW Young Australian Of The Year
Australia’s golden girl from the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Jacqueline Freney was last night announced as the New South Wales…
5 Unique Storylines For the Unique Minneapolis Grand Prix
Cesar Cielo was once the greatest show in yards. Looking rejuvenated, he returns to the course for the first time in over three years.
FINIS Announces Sponsorship of Mallory Weggemann
“We are extremely lucky to have such an incredible swimmer join our team,” said FINIS President John Mix. “It would be enough if all she did were win gold medals and set world records, but this young woman is so remarkable on her own. Her drive, her will to succeed, to overcome adversity; we can all learn a lot from Mallory Weggemann.”
Graeme Smith to Lead Para Squad at new National Performance Centre
Graeme Smith, the 1996 Olympic bronze medalist in the 1500 meter freestyle, has been hired as Great Britain’s new British…
Houston to Host Paralympic Gateway to Gold Talent Identification Event
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and U.S. Paralympian Casey Tibbs to assist with clinic and share secrets of elite performance.
Mallory Weggemann – The Journey of New Mobility Part 2
This video was provided to SwimSwam courtesy of The Factory Agency. The message below is courtesy of Mallory Weggemann: The past…
IPC Adds, Removes Swimming Events from 2015 Worlds and 2016 Paralympic Schedules
In net, there will be 4 more events at the 2016 Paralympic Games than there were in London in 2012.
Triumph over Tragedy: Mallory Weggemann at TEDx UNPlaza 2013
In 2008, Mallory Weggemann, a talented swimmer and college freshman, received an epidural injection to help treat back pain, but complications with the procedure left her paralyzed from the waist down.
Natalie Du Toit Awarded MBE by Queen Elizabeth
Natalie du Toit has been honored for blurring the lines and motivating a generation of athletes with physical disabilities.
12-Time Paralympic Champion Jessica Long Joins NBAC Pro Group
Jessica Long (right) Tweeted this picture after winning her 3rd ESPY award in 2013.
NBC Signs Deal for 116 Hours of 2014 and 2016 Paralympic Coverage
Paralympic stars like Jessica Long will have a massive new television audience for the 2016 Games.
Greenwood Leaves Stirling for Para-Swimming Position
Rob Greenwood has been the Head Coach of the Stirling Intensive Training Centre for the last five years and today…
