US Breaks 4×50 Mixed Medley Relay World Record on Day Three of Para Worlds
USA’s team of Ellie Marks, Leanne Smith, Abbas Karimi, and Rudy Garcia-Tolson (above) shaved .10 off China’s World record in the 4×50 mixed medley relay.
Two More World Records Broken on Day 2 of Para Worlds as Italy Extends Medals Lead
Two more world records were taken down Monday as Italy widened its medals lead on Day 2 of the Para World Swimming Championships in Madeira, Portugal.
U.S. Paralympic Swimming Nominates 25 Athletes To World Championship Roster
29-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long was among the 25 swimmers named to the American roster for the 2022 Para World Championships.
Leanne Smith Breaks Her 3rd World Record on Final Day of Para World Series
Leanne Smith won her 5th gold medal and broke her 3rd World Record in 3 days of racing this weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Leanne Smith Smashes World Record Times At Indianapolis Para World Series
Paralympic silver medalist Leanne Smith set two world records on night one of the Indianapolis 2022 Para Swimming World Series.
US Paralympic Swimming Names 2022 National Teams
29-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long has been named to the US Para Swimming National Team for 2022, clearing the “A Standard” for top funding.
Tokyo Paralympics Day 6: Boki Wins 15th Career Gold As 9 World Records Fall
Belarus’ Ihar Boki took the SM13 men’s 200 IM on day six, his 4th gold in Tokyo and 15th career Paralympic title. His swim was among nine World records too.
6 Paralympic Records Fall On Day 6 Prelims, Including 21-Yr-Old S1 W 100 FR Cut
Out of the S3 women’s 100 free heats, S1 swimmer Elif Ildem put up a new Paralympic class record of 3:17.54, one of six fallen Paralympic records on day six.
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Swimming Previews: 5 American Women to Watch
USA’s Jessica Long has earned 23 Paralympic medals over the past 4 Paralympic Games and will defend her title in the SM8 200 IM from 2008, 2012 and 2016
Paralympians Evan Austin and Leanne Smith Nominated for ESPY Awards
Paralympic swimmers Evan Austin and Leanne Smith have been nominated for the 2021 ESPY Awards in the “Best Athlete with a Disability” category.
Long, Meyers Headline US Roster for the 2021 Paralympic Games
The USOPC has announced the thirty four swimmers who will be representing the United States at the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Anastasia Pagonis Sets World Record in 400 Free at Day 2 of Paralympic Trials
16-year old Anastasia Pagonis set a world record while four other world records fell on Day 2 of the Paralympic Trials.
US Paralympic Trials To Take Place This Week In Minneapolis
The 2021 US Paralympic Trials will take place this week at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center from Thursday, June 17 to Saturday, June 19.
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.
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.