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Portugal announce team for home swimming Euros
Sixteen swimmers will compete for honours in Funchal, Portugal, between 30 April-7 May.
Canada name 22 nominees to Rio 2016 swim team
World champion Aurelie Rivard and Canadian swimming legend Benoit Huot are amongst those nominated.
Dutch swimmers break world records in bid for Rio team
Olivier van de Voort, Lisette Bruinsma and Chantalle Zijderveld were all in great form ahead of being named to the team for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
Nine Paralympic champions competing at swimming Euros
Some of the world’s best swimmers will line-up in Funchal, Portugal, from 30 April, hoping to secure gold medals and prepare for Rio 2016.
Venue for swimming Euros begins transformation
Changes to make the Complexo Olimpico de Piscinas da Penteada more accessible and create perfect broadcast conditions are underway.
All eyes on Ukrainian Mereshko at swimming Euros
After taking the 400m freestyle S6 world title from Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds in 2015, Yelyzaveta Mereshko is preparing for her next major outing.
Monthly preview: April 2016
Rio 2016 qualification events in wheelchair rugby and rowing, plus European Championships in swimming have major implications.
Cole breaks du Toit’s 50m freestyle world record
Australian world champion brings down the decade-old S9 mark at the national Championships and secures a nomination for a spot on the team for Rio 2016.
Boki headstrong in the lead up to swimming Euros
Belarusian multiple Paralympic, world and European medallist claims he is ’ready for all the surprises.’
#IDSDP: Swimmers’ friendship transcends borders
Paralympians Brad Snyder, Keichi Kimura and Matheus Sousa are fierce rivals in the pool, but have a friendship based on an understanding of life with a visual impairment.
Designer Nini Andrade Silva becomes swimming Euros ambassador
The world-renowned artist joins singer and celebrity Katia Aveiro as a proud advocate of the competition in Funchal, Portugal.
Australian Holt and New Zealander Pascoe break world records
Sprinter Isis Holt lowered her own 100m T35 world record, whilst Sophie Pascoe took more than a second off the 100m butterfly S10 mark.
Katia Aveiro to sing anthem at swimming European Champs
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister will sing the Portuguese national anthem at the Opening Ceremony of Funchal 2016.
Swimming European Open to be shown live
An expert commentary team of world and Paralympic medallists Paul Noble, Giles Long and Liz Johnson will voice the coverage.
Sarah Louise Rung: Why I love swimming
The Paralympic and world champion reveals all about her passion for a sport she has been doing since was a child.
#50daystogo: Rung looks to continue winning streak
With just 50 days to go until the European Open Championships, one of Norway’s most successful para-athletes looks ahead.
#50daystogo: Medals unveiled for IPC Swimming Euros
Stunning design reflects the mountainous landscape of Madeira, where the city of Funchal will play host to the competition between 30 April - 7 May.
Swimming classification review group meets for first time
The gathering of athletes, researchers, classifiers and representatives of IPC Swimming is the first since a review into the physical impairment classification system was announced.
Portuguese national trials to decide team for Euros
Portugal’s top para-swimmers will try for selection for the national team that will compete at their home European Championships in Funchal.
Van den Brink reflects on Evers’ chances at Rio 2016
Team Manager assesses what the 100m backstroke champion needs to do to retain his Paralympic title.