Why Ukraine Performs So Well at the Paralympics
As we approach an exciting Paralympic Games, we reflect on what makes Ukraine such a powerhouse, in the pool and in other sports, too.
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Swimming Preview: Three Storylines to Watch
Brazil’s Daniel Dias announced that Tokyo will be his 4th and final Paralympic Games. He is set to defend his S5 50 back title for the 4th Games in a row.
Nora Meister Opens Para Euros Day 4 Finals With World Record
Switzerland’s Nora Meister (pictured) clocked the first of tonight’s three world records to win gold in the S6 400 freestyle
Teenager Maisie Summers-Newton Wins 1st World Title in World Record Fashion
Summers-Newton’s record was one of four world marks set on day three in London.
2016 Swammy Awards: Female Paralympic Swimmer of the Year
Ukraine’s Yelyzaveta Mereshko led all female swimmers in Rio with 5 total Paralympic medals. 4 were gold for Mereshko, all individual. Her only non-gold medal was a bronze from Ukraine’s mixed 4×50 free relay.
Britain’s Kearney wins twice to close 2015 IPC World Championships
Great Britain’s Tully Kearney won a pair of gold medals on the final day of action at the 2015 IPC World Championships.
Mereshko’s 2 world records powers Ukraine to medal lead on day 4 of IPC Worlds
Yelyzaveta Mereshko broke the same world record twice in one day and was one of six individual gold medalists for the Ukraine, which now leads the medal table.
Summer Mortimer Breaks World Record Under Dutch Flag
Dutch swimmer Summer Mortimer is no stranger to setting World Records. She’s a four-time Paralympic medalist, including golds in the 50…
