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Hammer Thrower Gwen Berry Sparks Activism At U.S. Olympic Trials

Gwen Berry turned away from the flag while the national anthem played during the U.S. Olympic Trials medal ceremony. This falls within USOPC guidelines.

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.

Sapp Takes Down Trio of American Records on Final Day of Paralympic Trials

Sapp’s records were a part of a slew that fell throughout the final day of competition at the United States Paralympic Trials.

Jessica Long Wins Twice, Pergolini Sets World Record at Paralympic Trials Day 1

The first day of the Paralympic Trials saw multiple international medalists take to the pool for the competition being held at the University of Minnesota.

Gia Pergolini Breaks S13 100 Back World Record at U.S. Paralympic Trials

17-year-old Gia Pergolini from Dynamo Swim Club started off the 2021 U.S. Paralympic Trials with a bang, breaking the S13 World Record in prelims on Thursday.

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.

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Paralympic Swimmer Lizzi Smith Appears in Gatorade Commercial

Paralympic medalist Lizzi Smith appeared in the commercial alongside multiple of the United States’ most recognizable athletes.

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arena North America Adds 4 New Athletes to Its Roster

arena North America has announced the signing of four new athletes: Justin Ress, Kendyl Stewart, Amy Bilquist, and Sophia Herzog.

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Meet Records Continue to Drop on Night 3 of Parapan American Games

Led by Hannah Aspden, the United States also logged its first podium sweep of the meet on the third night in the women’s S9 100 back.

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Mexico, Brazil Post Podium Sweeps at Parapan Ams Night 2

Brazil continued its dominance from night one with one podium sweep and 15 medals, while swimmers from Mexico swept two podiums of their own.

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Brazilian Swimmers Pick Up 15 Medals on Night 1 of Parapan Ams

Night one of the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru, also saw particularly strong performances from Mexico’s squad.

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arena USA Signs Paralympian Elizabeth Smith

Global sportswear brand arena adds Paralympian Elizabeth (Lizzi) Smith to its elite team of athletes. Smith earned two relay medals at her first Paralympics.

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