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One world and multiple Paralympic records tumble in swimming heats at Rio 2016
Five British swimmers head through as the fastest qualifiers as Paralympic records are set in on the morning of Sunday (11 September)
Nepalese athletes aim to learn from Rio 2016
Swimmer Kunwar Laxmi and track and field athlete Bikram Rana are Nepal’s two representatives at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
Colombia’s Serrano breaks world record for fifth time
A further three world records were set in the swimming heats at the Aquatics Centre on Saturday (10 September).
Sophie Pascoe ready to defend Paralympic titles
The New Zealand swimmer will go for gold in three events but is aware of the competition ahead of her.
Serrano wins historic Paralympic gold for Colombia
There were four gold medals for the USA and four more world records set across events at the Aquatics Stadium.
Carnival time as record crowds flock to Olympic Park
167,000 fans enjoy day of world-class sport as Paralympians say size and volume of support has lifted their performances to new levels.
Brazil has golden glow on first day of action in Rio
Paralympians made history across sports as the competition got off to a spectacular start. Here’s our round-up of some of the best of the action.
Swimming: Day two preview
The second day will feature the men’s and women’s 50m freestyle S10, two of the most exciting in Paralympic sport.
World records for China in swimming
Several rivalries also came to the fore to set up a great evening of finals at the Aquatics Stadium.
Five golds and five world records for China at Rio 2016
World records were set in 10 out of 16 events on day two at the Aquatics Stadium.
Swimming: Day one preview
Home favourite Daniel Dias gets his campaign underway as he aims for an incredible nine titles.
Five world records kick-start swimming at Rio 2016
New bests for China, the Netherlands, Uzbekistan, and Great Britain in the heats open the first day of competition at the Aquatics Stadium.
Dias on Michael Phelps comparison: ‘I’m Daniel Dias’
The Brazilian swimmer stands to become one of the most decorated Paralympians of all time – if he wins all his events at Rio 2016.
Dias leads the way for Brazil at Rio 2016
A bronze medal for Italo Pereiro also delights the home crowds at the Aquatics Stadium, alongside eight more world records.
Ibrahim Al-Hussein revealed as flag bearer for IPA Team
The swimmer, who lost his leg in a bombing in Syria, will be the first athlete to enter the Maracana Stadium at the Opening Ceremony.
Araujo set to compete at her first Paralympics
Supported by the Agitos Foundation, the 17-year-old swimmer is on the way to accomplish her biggest dream.
Rio 2016 preview: Women’s 200m individual medley SM8
The USA’s Jessica Long will look to add another medal to her impressive tally.
Benoit Huot: My best and worst moments
The Canadian swimming legend reflects on an illustrious career, including the highs and lows.
Swimming superstars are ready to go at Rio 2016
Daniel Dias, Eleanor Simmonds, Carlos Serrano and Jessica Long are amongst Paralympic sport’s biggest names set to compete from 8 September.
Teenager Serrano aims to make history in Rio
Swimmer is targeting Colombia’s first Paralympic gold for more than three decades after sweeping aside his rivals in 2015.