Para Classification Chaos: New System Only Renews Past Woes
With the new classification system in place, para athletes have begun the reclassification process – but the sport seems plagued with as much disarray as ever.
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.
USOC Announces Best of April Finalists for Team USA Awards
The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of April, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes from the last month. Para swimmers Robert Griswold and Leanne Smith are among those up for the award.
McKenzie Coan AR Highlights Para Swimming World Series in Indianapolis
Coan set a new 400 free American record Thursday night, setting the tone for three days of fast swimming in Indianapolis.
Robert Griswold Clears 3 American Records for S8 Swimmers
Fresno Pacific junior Robert Griswold has broken 3 more American Records for S8 swimmers, including taking one event far below a…
Para Worlds Day 6: Boggioni and Inkook Take Down WRs, Long Claims Gold
The 2017 Para Swimming World Championships wrapped up with a handful of records.
Para Worlds Day 1: Morales and Junsheng Down Championship Records
Day 1 of Para Worlds kicked off on Saturday.
U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Best Of July Finalists
The United States Olympic Committee today announced the finalists for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of July,…
40 World Records Broken in Final Stop of Para-Swimming World Series
American Robert Griswold broke the World Record in the 200 back – an event that he hasn’t swum competitively in 2 years.
Becca Meyers Wins 2 More on Saturday at World Series – Indianapolis
2017 PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES – INDIANAPOLIS June 9th-11th, 2017 Indianapolis, Indiana Day 1 finals results Day 2 finals results…
2016 Rio Paralympics: Day 1 Finals Recap
2016 RIO PARALYMPIC GAMES Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 18, 2016 Swimming: Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, September 17,…
2016 Rio Paralympics: Day 1 Prelims Recap
China’s Jia Hongguang got the meet off to a fast start, setting the World, Paralympic and Asian Record with his morning swim. His time of 1:12.27 is a big drop for Jia and breaks his teammate Zheng Tao’s World Record (1:12.94), who is seeded seconding going into tonight’s final after his morning swim of 1:13.59.
Robert Griswold of CNU Breaks 4 American Records at BMC Championships
Carson-Newman freshman Robert Griswold broke four S8 American Records over the weekend: 1000y free, 1650y free, 100y back, and 200y back.
Queens Breaks 3 NCAA D2 Records on Day 1 of BMC Championships – Again
Patri Castro Ortega lowered her own NCAA Division II record in the 200 free to 1:44.44 leading off Queens University of Charlotte’s 800 free relay on Day One of the BMC Championships.
U.S. Paralympics Select 29 Members For 2016 National Team
U.S. Paralympics Swimming has declared its 2016 Swimming National Team with several veterans and emerging athletes as members on the list, including 12-time Paralympic gold medalist Jessica Long (above)
