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McKenzie Coan: Tokyo is going to be something special
While the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games could be unlike past ones, the American Para swimmer is positive that they’ll be even more meaningful
Swimming sensation Ihar Boki: Pandemic has made athletes stronger
The most decorated athlete from Rio 2016 is determined to continue his fine form despite COVID-19 setbacks
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Sport Week: Ones to Watch for Para swimming
Champions, hopefuls and home favourites – here are the Para swimmers to look out for at Tokyo 2020
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Sport week: 10 things to know about Para swimming
Discover who could become the most decorated male swimmer of all time in Tokyo and some differences from Olympic swimming
![Aurelie Rivard](/sites/default/files/2021-07/Aurelie%20Rivard.jpg)
Aurelie Rivard is swimming everyday like it is her last
'I'm appreciating the small things that I took for granted like swimming long course, going outside, and sitting in the sun'
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Alice Tai announces withdrawal from Tokyo 2020
Elbow injury forces Rio 2016 and London 2019 gold medallist to miss the Paralympic Games in Japan
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USA nominate 34 swimmers on Tokyo 2020 roster
Twenty-three-time medallist Jessica Long leads the team which includes 11 first-time hopefuls and 13 experienced Paralympians
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Pelendritou wraps up Berlin World Series with three world records
Cypriot makes remarkable return as German capital hosts four days of record breaking performances from athletes set to shine in Tokyo
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Berlin 2021: Zijderveld and Dadaon set standards with Tokyo around the corner
Dutch world champion Zijderveld sets untapered world record, while Israeli swimmer shines with two gold medals and another world record
Australia names powerful team for Tokyo 2020
Squad features 15 debutants along with some of the most successful swimmers in the country's Paralympic history, like six-time gold medallist Ellie Cole
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Paralympic hopefuls go for Tokyo ticket at Berlin 2021 World Series
German capital hosts swimmers in search of qualification for Tokyo 2020 as others put their form to test ahead of the Games in August
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Brazil conclude National Trials for Tokyo 2020
Twenty-nine Para swimmers achieve qualification standards set by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee to compete in Japan in August
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Paralympic champion Teresa Perales wins Spain's prestigious award
The €50,000 award is one of eight Asturias prizes given each year by a foundation named for Crown Princess Leonor
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Top 7 moments from the European Championships
From Italy and Ukraine battling for the top of the medals tally to young and veteran stars, a closer look at a great week in Portugal
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Susana Veiga saves best for last on closing day
Hosts Portugal take first gold and Italy beat Ukraine in the final race to finish on top of the overall European Open Championships medal standings
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Ukraine bags nine golds on fabulous Friday
Ukrainian swimmers triumph in almost half of the 22 finals on the penultimate day of the European Open Championships
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Dates for Madeira 2022 Worlds announced
World Para Swimming Championships to take place in Portugal for the first time in June next year at the same venue hosting the Europeans
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Didier and Trimi shine on sensational Thursday
Thirteen countries top the podium in 25 finals on day five at the European Open Championships in Portugal
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Nora Meister makes history for Switzerland
Teenage talent takes second gold in Madeira and joins Italy's Barlaam and Gilli setting new world records on day four
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Random acts of kindness central to Ibrahim Al Hussein’s journey to Tokyo
Refugee Para athlete follows hopeful path to 2020 Paralympic Games