Italian island to host second edition of the World Para Swimming open water race following successful inaugural event last year in San Teodoro

Italian Para swimming sensation Simone Barlaam says his main goal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics is to “enjoy the experience” of competing at the Games

'I love swimming more than ever. I’m more than happy to do what I’m doing now and I can’t wait to see what the future has for me,' says Paralympic and world champion who will lead a strong Italian team at home including names as teenage talent Emma Lancin. Competition takes place from Thursday to Sunday at the Bella Italia Village in Lignano Sabbiadoro, marking the third stop of this year's Citi Para Swimming World Series