Paralympic & IPC Swimming

Alyssa Gialamas Now Hangs On Wall at Waubonsie Alongside Great Champions of the Past

This photo, Tweeted by @thepalubs, shows the new wall hanging at Waubonsie Valley High School

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IPC Begins Two-Year Review of Classification System

The International Paralympic Committtee (IPC) announced today that they would begin a two-year process of reviewing its classification system. The…

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Zook Breaks American Record; Grand’Maison, Silverman, and Arlen Add More Wins to Close CanAm Meet

Friday was the final day of the 2013 Spring CanAm Championsihps, the U.S. Paralympics-hosted qualifying meet for the IPC World…

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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.

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Simmonds Breaks Another World Record; Aussies Beat Americans in Women’s 400 Free Relay

Britain’s Ellie Simmonds proved why she’s the country’s Paralympic superstar with a second gold medal and World Record. (Photo Courtesy: Paralympic.org)

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Missy Franklin & Jessica Long Nominated for Sportswoman Of the Year – VOTE!

Missy Franklin (above) and Jessica Long have trophy cases bursting at the seams, but both are vying to add one more national honor. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Paralympic Swimmer Jessica Long Scores ESPY Award

US Paralympian Jessica Long backstage after winning an ESPY award. She Tweeted this shot after winning her award.

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American Victoria Arlen Crushes World Record By 7 Seconds; Canada Cup Sunday Recap

Teenager Victoria Arlen destroyed a World Record in Montreal.

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Dave Denniston Updates on Fires From Colorado Springs

Dave Denniston shared a shot from his office at the USOC complex in Colorado Springs.

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Caitlin Leverenz; Jessica Long Nominated for ESPY’s

Caitlin Leverenz and Jessica Long will be the swimming representative’s this year at the ESPY awards. Leverenz, who at the 2012…

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Du Toit, Bouwer Qualify for SA Paralympic Team

Du Toit is one of 10 swimmers named to the 2012 SA Paralympic Team.

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Long Scores 4th World Record in Two Days in Bismarck

Jessica Long is on-fire at the US Paralympic Trials (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dave Denniston previews US Paralympic Trials

What to watch for this weekend at US Paralympic Trials.

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Sprint News 5/18/12: Dara in Texas; Minnesota Assistant Steps Down; Bottom to Olympics

Dara Torres will make one final Olympic warmup in College Station (photo courtesy Bryan Allison).

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