Tokyo Paralympics Day 6: Boki Wins 15th Career Gold As 9 World Records Fall
Belarus’ Ihar Boki took the SM13 men’s 200 IM on day six, his 4th gold in Tokyo and 15th career Paralympic title. His swim was among nine World records too.
6 Paralympic Records Fall On Day 6 Prelims, Including 21-Yr-Old S1 W 100 FR Cut
Out of the S3 women’s 100 free heats, S1 swimmer Elif Ildem put up a new Paralympic class record of 3:17.54, one of six fallen Paralympic records on day six.
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Swimming Previews: 5 American Women to Watch
USA’s Jessica Long has earned 23 Paralympic medals over the past 4 Paralympic Games and will defend her title in the SM8 200 IM from 2008, 2012 and 2016
Paralympians Evan Austin and Leanne Smith Nominated for ESPY Awards
Paralympic swimmers Evan Austin and Leanne Smith have been nominated for the 2021 ESPY Awards in the “Best Athlete with a Disability” category.
Long, Meyers Headline US Roster for the 2021 Paralympic Games
The USOPC has announced the thirty four swimmers who will be representing the United States at the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Anastasia Pagonis Sets World Record in 400 Free at Day 2 of Paralympic Trials
16-year old Anastasia Pagonis set a world record while four other world records fell on Day 2 of the Paralympic Trials.
US Paralympic Trials To Take Place This Week In Minneapolis
The 2021 US Paralympic Trials will take place this week at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center from Thursday, June 17 to Saturday, June 19.
Para-Swimmers Griswold, Smith Named Finalists for USOPC Best of September
Robert Griswold and Leanne Smith are finalists for the Team USA Best of September awards, which recognize outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes.
Italy Concludes 2019 Para World Championships Atop Medal Table
Italian Simone Barlaam won his fourth gold medal in four attempts this week Sunday, setting a world record in the men’s S9 50 free.
Award Winners Announced for 2019 WPS World Series
Awards were given out for best female and male, best female and male with high support needs, best female and male junior, and best team.
National, International Para-Swimmers Compete At The Jimi Flowers Classic
National and international para-swimmers competed last weekend at the 10th annual Jimi Flowers Classic Paralympic swim meet.
US Paralympics Names 48 Swimmers to 2019 National Team
23-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long headlines the 2019 roster.
Becca Meyers Shatters Own S12 100 Fly AR on Final Day of Para Pan Pacs
Meyers took almost seven tenths off her previous American Record, going 1:04.22.
Rivard and Meyers Repeat Gold Medalists at Para Pan Pacs Day 2
All a day removed from breaking world records in the 400 free, Aurélie Rivard, Becca Meyers, and Lakeisha Patterson won their respective 100 free races.
8 American Records Fall At Cincinnati Para-Swimming Open
The Cincinnati Para-Swimming Open saw an onslaught against the national record books, with 8 American records and 5 Pan-American records falling over just two days of racing.
