Silverman Gets 2nd Distance WR, Arlen Breaks American Record at CanAm Para Meet
For a full description of the qualifying procedures, see our day 1 recap. After coming within three-tenths of a World…
Arlen Nearly Breaks World Record as US/Canada Kick Off Joint Para-Worlds Trials in Minneapolis
Last year’s new kid on the block Victoria Arlen nearly broke her own World Record; 16-year old Kayla Wheeler crushed hers in the 50 fly. (Photo Courtesy: New England Swimming)
Danielle Kisser impresses at Can Am Trials
MINNEAPOLIS – Danielle Kisser of Surrey, B.C., made giant strides last year but just missed qualifying for the Paralympic team. On…
No tomorrow for Canada’s Para swimmers
MINNEAPOLIS – Paralympic champions Benoit Huot and Valérie Grand’Maison will be among Canada’s top swimmers competing at the Can Am…
Two more Paralympic World Records in New Zealand
Both Sophie Pascoe and Mary Fisher followed up one good with another at the State New Zealand Open Championships in…
Mallory Weggemann to speak at Middle Atlantic Swimming’s Disability Clinic
If there’s an obstacle or a challenge to overcome she has done it and now Mallory Weggemann will be sharing…
Paralympic Swimmer Brad Snyder Wins Disabled Athlete Award
Swimmer Lt. Brad Snyder has been honored by the United States Sports Academy with its 2012 Juan Antonio Samaranch Disabled Athlete…
Para World Championships Coming to North America for First Time
Swimming Canada is thrilled to be the first North American host of the IPC World Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Jessica Long, Brad Snyder Headline 2013 U.S. Paralympic National Team
Jessica Long was one of the bigger names named to the 2013 Paralympic roster this weekend.
Canada Ready to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Swimmers and Coaches at the Third Annual Big Splash Awards
This evening Swimming Canada will be holding the Third Annual Big Splash, Canada’s version of the Golden Goggle Awards. The…
Hayden, Huot, Weinberger Among Nominees for Canada’s Race of the Year
Brent Hayden (above) and Benoit Huot are our picks for Canada’s Race of the Year. Make yours! (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Sprint News 10/12/12: Arlen’s Parade; French Return; Aussie Coaching Scramble
Paralympic Champion Victoria Arlen was honored in her hometown with a parade over the weekend.
Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News, Monday September 10th
SwimSwam brought you the RCP Tiburon Sprint Classic and Tiburon Mile over the weekend, but that wasn’t the only racing taking place. (Photo Courtesy © Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Two-Time Gold Medalist Brad Snyder to Carry Flag at Closing Ceremonies
Lieutenant Brad Snyder, who won a pair of Paralympic gold medals within a year of losing his sight, will carry…
Australia’s Freney Captures 8th Gold; Brad Snyder Brings Paralympics to American Forefront
Who won 8 gold medals in the last Olympics? Phelps? Nope. Jacqueline Freney of Australia accomplished the feat with a…
