Ian Silverman, Erraid Davies to Try for Reclassification in Berlin
Ian Silverman was ruled not disabled enough to compete in freestyle events in Paralympic swimming, but will take a last shot at overturning that decision this week in Germany.
Mexico’s Para Swimming Team Announced for Rio 2016
The Mexican National Paralympic Committee has announced the 19 swimmers that will represent the country at Rio 2016, three more than at London 2012.
Invictus Games Champion Elizabeth Marks Donates Medal to Say Thank You
Though victorious in 4 events, Marks only took home three of those golds; the gold medal she received for the 100 freestyle she returned to Prince Harry in a gesture of thanks, entrusting the Prince to return it to Papworth Hospital, near Cambridge in the UK, where she received treatment after attempting to compete at the inaugural Invictus Games in 2014.
Samsung Develops ‘Blind Cap’ For Swimmers
A ‘Blind Cap’ has been created by Samsung and Cheil Spain.
British National Performance Director Discusses Paralympic Team
National Performance Director Chris Furber discusses the British Paralympic team that has been selected.
Sports and Development: Building Positive Legacies
I am hoping today to open a conversation about how the sports community, particularly federations and high-level athletes and coaches, can engage in the development of the places where training camps and competitions are held.
Call For Charlotte Volunteers For 2016 Paralympic Swimming Trials
31 spots will be available in June at the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials. Among the contenders are 12-time Paralmpic champion Jessica Long (above).
IOC Confirms It Will Take ‘Common Sense’ Approach To Tattoos In Rio
Says the IOC, “Standing alone, the Olympic Rings are a great expression of appreciation of the Olympic Games and of the Olympic values.”
IPC European Championships Close Out With 28 World Records
The world record count at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships rose to 28 on Saturday (7 May), as marks fell to Uraine’s Oksana Khrul and Russia’s Valeriia Shabalina on the closing night of competition in Funchal, Portugal.
Rio Olympic Warm Up Pool Battles Mosquito Infestation In Face Of Zika
The Rio Olympic Games warm up pool is currently in the midst of a mosquito infestation, which is concerning given the spread of the Zika virus in South America.
Belarus’ Boki En Route To 200 IM Gold In IPC Euros Day 7 Prelims
Belarusian Ihar Boki is the firm favourite to leave the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships as the most decorated swimmer after winning his men’s 200m individual medley SM13 heat on the final day of competition (7 May) in Funchal, Portugal.
IPC European Championships: Day 7 Preview
The concluding day of competition at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal, will see home favourite David Grachat swim for glory in the much anticipated men’s 400m freestyle S9.
Mereshko Reclaims S6 400 Free WR in IPC Euros Day 6 Finals
On Friday Mereshko pushed herself once again, shaving exactly four seconds off the world best, touching in at 5:14.69 to add another chapter to the gripping rivalry.
Belarus, Ukraine Vying For Gold In IPC Euros Day 6 Prelims
Belarusian Ihar Boki and Ukraine’s Dmytro Vynohradets headlined the heats at the IPC Swimming European Open Championships on Friday (6 May), placing themselves in pole position to take their fifth and sixth golds respectively in Funchal, Portugal.