Paralympic & IPC Swimming

Para Pan Pacs: Day 1 Finals Preview

US Paralympian Brad Snyder will be contesting the S11 final in the men’s 400 free. This is his first international meet since winning gold in London.

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Para Pan Pacs: Day 1 Prelims Preview

The Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships are getting started this morning at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center in Pasadena, California….

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Star Sophie Pascoe Scratches Out of Para Pan Pacs With “Continued Health Issues”

21-year old New Zealand swimmer Sophie Pascoe has pulled out of the 2014 Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships, robbing the meet of…

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On Eve of Para Pan Pacs, Canadian 9-time Paralympic Medalist Grand’Maison Retires

MONTREAL – One of Canada’s greatest Paralympians is hanging up her goggles. After several months of consideration, Montreal’s Valerie Grand’Maison made…

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Para Pan Pacs Preview: Decoding the S1-S14 Classification System

*Lexi, Lexi Decoder, Lexicon Decoder and images are registered Trade Marks and are also protected by copyright and EU community design right,…

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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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