McKenzie Coan and Colleen Young Break Down 2021 Paralympic Qualification
The two took us through competing at their first meet since the pandemic and what competition and Paralympic qualification will look like moving forward.
Andre Brasil and CPB Lose Lawsuit Against IPC After Reclassification
The German courts have sided with the International Paralympic Committee regarding 14-time Paralympic medalist Andre Brasil’s reclassification as ineligible.
Anthony Ervin: Nobody Gets To Tell You How to Lead
3-time Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin spoke out this week against the new recommendations limiting athlete protests at the Olympics
The IOC Athletes’ Commission Releases Recommendations on Rule 50
The IOC AC has issued recommendations on Rule 50, which covers how athletes are allowed to express themselves during the Olympic Games.
Clegg Closes British Para International With S12 World Record In Men’s 100 Fly
Stephen Clegg set a stunning new S12 world record in the men’s 100 fly to bring the curtain down on the British Para-Swimming International Meet in style.
Shaw, Simmonds Shine In Sheffield
Three-time Paralympian Ellie Simmonds led home an impressive S6 1-2-3 for the Brits in the mixed-classification 400m Freestyle final.
Reece Dunn Among British Record Breakers On Day 2 Of Para International Meet
Dunn took the win and the British record for a second time in the day, clocking 59.96 in the men’s 100 backstroke for a mammoth 965 points.
Grace Harvey’s 200 IM Highlights Day 1 of British Para International Meet
Harvey claimed the British and overall World Series event win in the women’s 200 IM multi-class in a time of 3:01.01, amassing some 938 points.
USOPC and USADA Call for WADA Reform
The USOPC and USADA are calling for increased transparency, accountability, and more athlete involvement as part of WADA reform.
Benjamin Hance Wins First LC Aussie Title At Multi-Class Championships
USC Spartan Benjamin Hance became the fastest S14 Australian in the Men’s 100m Backstroke Multi-Class after blitzing the field in a time of 58.88.
Lakeisha Patterson Opens Australia Multi-Class Championships With 400 Free Win
Belgravia’s Patterson posted a time of 4:39.55 (840 points) – only a second off her gold medal world champs time in 2019.
IOC President Thomas Bach: Japanese Partners to Det. Olympic Spectator Decision
IOC President Thomas Bach commented on the topic of spectators at the upcoming Olympics, saying that the Tokyo partners will make the final decision.
Curtis Lovejoy, 2-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Dies at 63
Lovejoy won two gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics and represented Team USA in both swimming and wheelchair fencing
Jessica Long Explains Surreal Experience of Being Featured in Super Bowl Ad
Long takes us through being featured as a subject of a Super Bowl ad and getting to see the different iterations of her own story coming to life on screen
Lebara’s Race The World Returns For 2021
The unique virtual para-swimming competition allows athletes to race international rivals from their own home pool environment.