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Mallory Weggemann to have Rio 2016 preparations documented
As part of the “Redefine Limitations” campaign by manufacturers FINIS, Weggemann will have glimpses of her daily life documented as she prepares for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
Furong Lin most decorated swimmer at Incheon 2014
China’s Furong Lin won his sixth gold medal to become the most decorated swimmer at Incheon 2014.
Gabidullina smashes world record at Incheon 2014
The Kazakhstan para-swimmer set a new world record in the women’s 50m freestyle S3.
Stephanie Dixon named Canada’s Assistant Chef De Mission
The three-time Paralympic swimmer will be Assistant Chef De Mission for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games in Canada.
China dominates day three of swimming competition at Incheon 2014
Chinese para-swimmers win 10 of 16 possible gold medals in the pool in Incheon on Tuesday
Zheng smashes 1,500m T11 world record at Asian Para Games
Zheng’s world record was one of nine gold medals for China on the opening day of track and field in Incheon.
Teenager Pankov wins three golds in two days at Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games
The 19-year-old Uzbek dominates the S13 class and breaks multiple Asian and Games records.
Japan's Kimura on form for Incheon 2014
Keiichi Kimura is one of Asia’s top ranked swimmers heading into Incheon 2014 thanks to a new coach and training regime.
Five world record holders swimming at Incheon 2014
Some of the world’s best swimmers will line-up at the 2014 Incheon Asian Para Games.
Entry process launched for Glasgow 2015
IPC Swimming has called for countries to submit the number of swimmers they will be sending to the 2015 World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.
Zheng excited by his Asian Para Games rivalry with teammate Qing
Double world champion looking to add to his medal collection in Incheon.
IPC Swimming committee discusses past, present and future
IPC Swimming’s Sport Technical Committee met to discuss the 2013-16 strategic plan and how to take the sport forward over the next years.
Hood takes on swimming leadership role in Canada
James Hood will lead the national para-swimming team towards Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Ireland hosts blade event and swimming masterclass
For the first time ever in Ireland, athletes were given the opportunity to try running blades and take part in a unique training session run by leading swimmers.
Wholehearted Coaches project wins CSR Award
The project, launched by Allianz and the Croatian National Paralympic Committee, aims to develop future Paralympic athletes.
A day in the life of para-swimmer Mary Fisher
New Zealand’s Mary Fisher is balancing her hectic training schedule preparing for Rio 2016 with studying for a degree.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
The next round of athletes is now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
Ten things we learned from the 2014 para-swimming season
Amazing comebacks, emerging faces and new rivalries will punctuate the two years before Rio 2016.
Incheon 2014 to be pivotal for Gayakwad
Ahead of the 2014 Asian Para Games, India’s para-swimmer Sharath Gayakwad is currently the Asian No.1 in multiple events but his performance in Incheon will determine whether he carries on to Rio 2016.
Six Paralympians in Tokyo 2020 Athletes’ Commission
The athletes’ commission, made up of 21 leading figures of the Japanese sporting community, will assist in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games preparations