Tokyo Paralympics Day 7 Prelims: 2 Paralympic and 1 Continental Record(s) Fall
Two swimmers broke their respective class Paralympic records by competing with a higher class’ heats. A continental record also fell on day 7 prelims.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Day 5 Finals: 5 More World Records Fall in Busy Session
With many races swum during the day 5 finals session, 5 more World Records were broken in Tokyo, 3 of which fell at the hands of the previous WR holder.
Giulia Terzi Argento Alle Paralimpiadi Di Tokyo Nei 400 Stile S7
Giulia Terzi conquista la medaglia d’argento alle Paralimpiadi di Tokyo 2020 nei 400 metri stile libero femminili S7 in 5:06.32
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
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Paralympics Confirms 3 Major Meet Dates for 2020;
McKenzie Coan (above) won 3 gold medals at the 2016 Paralympic Games and 5 total medals at the 2019 IPC World Championships.
McKenzie Coan on S7 400 Free World Title: ‘It Means Everything to Me’ (VIDEO)
“That was for the little girl in the little purple wheelchair at swim meets,” Coan said. “So I thought of her, and I did that for her.”
Chadwick, Neal, Pebley and Coan Sign With LendingTree
Four Olympic and World Champion swimmers — Michael Chadwick, Jacob Pebley, Lia Neal & McKenzie Coan — signed a formal team sponsorship deal with LendingTree.
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Diego Lopez Diaz Breaks S3 50 Fly World Record
Mexico’s Diego Lopez Diaz took down the S3 50 fly world record in prelims on the final day of action in Indianapolis.
BSN Sports Team Of The Week: Loyola University Greyhounds
Under longtime head coach Brian Loeffler, the Greyhounds swim team has had a worldwide impact far beyond what one might typically expect from a mid-major team.
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US Paralympics Names 48 Swimmers to 2019 National Team
23-time Paralympic medalist Jessica Long headlines the 2019 roster.
Becca Meyers Shatters Own S12 100 Fly AR on Final Day of Para Pan Pacs
Meyers took almost seven tenths off her previous American Record, going 1:04.22.
Becca Meyers Sets SM12 200 IM American Record at Para Pan Pacs Day 3
Americans Rebecca Meyers and Jessica Long picked up wins in the 200 IM Saturday, and Team Canada posted an impressive 10-medal day.