Swedish Firm Creating New Automatic Flipturn Aid for Visually Impaired Swimmers
A new Swedish program aims to replace the Tapper device starting this year, aiming to create more independence and lowering costs for para-athletes.
Paralympian Amy Marren Retires at 21, Cites Classification ‘Inconsistency’
Marren, the 2016 SM9 200 IM bronze medalist, listed classification issues as one reason for announcing her retirement last weekend.
Becca Meyers Named 2019 Trischa L. Zorn Award Winner
Among her accomplishments in 2019, Meyers broke a World Record that was previously held by the award’s namesake: Trischa L. Zorn.
Gioffreda and Meyers Set World Records on Day 2 of US Para Nationals
Becca Meyers set her second world record in as many days at the 2019 U.S. Paralympics National Championships in Lewisville, TX.
Becca Meyers Breaks Decades-Old SM12 400 IM WR at US Para Nationals Day 1
Meyers, 25, took just under 12 seconds off Trischa Zorn’s decades-old 400 IM SM 12 world record on day one of the 2019 U.S. Para Swimming Nationals.
Campionati Italiani Nuoto Paralimpico: Dieci Record Del Mondo A Portici
I Campionati di Nuoto Paralimpico in vasca corta si sono svolti sabato 30 Novembre e domenica 1 Dicembre presso il “Centro Sportivo Portici”.
IPC Proposes Separate Governing Bodies for All Paralympic Sports
Under the new plan, para-swimming could separate from the IPC by the end of 2028.
Britain Names 60 to 2019-20 Para-Swimming World Class Programme
Multi-time world champion Alice Tai headlines the 21 selections to Britain’s Podium squad for 2019-2020.
Para-Swimmers Griswold, Smith Named Finalists for USOPC Best of September
Robert Griswold and Leanne Smith are finalists for the Team USA Best of September awards, which recognize outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes.
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Tickets Go On Sale Today
Tickets for the 2020 Paralympic Games are on sale today, with some categories of swimming tickets already listed as “sold out” within a few hours.
Minneapolis Selected as Site for 2020 U.S. Paralympic Swimming Team Trials
For the second time in history, cycling, swimming and track and field will hold a combined Paralympic Trials event as Minneapolis plays host in June 2020.
USOPC Announces 12 Individuals, 1 Team as Inductees into Hall of Fame
Para-swimmer Erin Popovich along with Dara Torres and diving coach Ron O’Brien were selected for induction to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame.
Nuoto Paralimpico: Italia Campione Del Mondo-Tre World Record
L’Italia è Campione del Mondo di Nuoto Paralimpico.Svetta in cima al medagliere la nazionale azzurra con 50 medaglie, 20 ori, 18 argenti e 12 bronzi
Italy Concludes 2019 Para World Championships Atop Medal Table
Italian Simone Barlaam won his fourth gold medal in four attempts this week Sunday, setting a world record in the men’s S9 50 free.
20-Year Old Para-Swimmer Ailbhe Kelly Announces Retirement
Irish swimmer Ailbhe Kelly announced her retirement following the World Para Championships because she feels the classification system has let her down.