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Mexico City 2017: Sarah Louise Rung ready to defend world titles
Norwegian swimmer will be one to look out for at World Championships
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Mexico City 2017: Bethany Firth out of Worlds with ankle injury
British Paralympic champion withdraws from S14 class
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Para athletes dream of Champions League glory
Three of Para sport’s biggest names share their passion for football
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Rio 2016 1 year on: Phelipe Rodrigues highlights ‘special’ Games
Brazilian swimmer thrilled at Movement’s positive coverage during Paralympics
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World Para Swimming announces SWANS as Official Supplier
Two-year partnership includes blackened goggles for VI athletes participating at Mexico 2017
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2017 Paralympic Sport Awards: Best Female Debut nominees
Awards recognising achievements at Rio 2016 will be presented during IPC General Assembly
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Mexico City 2017: 1 month to go
What you need to know about the World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships
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Mexico City 2017: Fewer events but more motivation for Daniel Dias
Brazil's most decorated Paralympian is one to watch at World Championships
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Mexico City 2017: 5 swimmers to follow on social media
World Championships get underway in exactly one month
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Mexico City 2017: Top European swimmers
Check out some of the continent’s major contenders for the World Championships
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Mexico City 2017: Marques Soto wants to match Rio medals
Spaniard aiming to follow first Paralympic gold with world title
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2017 Paralympic Sport Awards: Best Male nominees
Awards recognising achievements at Rio 2016 will be presented during IPC General Assembly
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Mexico City 2017: Tickets on sale
World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships kick off on 30 September.
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Mexico City 2017: Hendri Herbst’s medal hopes
South African swimmer aiming for first world title at fourth Championships.
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Mexico City 2017: Top swimmers from the Americas
Keep an eye on these five athletes when they compete at the World Championships.
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Tokyo 2020: Kimura chasing gold in home waters
Japanese swimmer dreams of celebrating in front of home crowd.
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Mexico City 2017: Meet Jahuari the Jaguar!
Mascot for World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships named
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Lima 2019: Maria de Jesus Trujillo wants to inspire Peru
Young swimmer dreams big following breakthrough Youth Parapans.
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Lima 2019: Daniela Gimenez on path to Parapans greatness
Argentinian swimmer aims to bounce back from Rio 2016 disappointment.
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Throwback Thursday: South Africa’s Achmat Hassiem
London 2012 bronze medallist now divides his time between protecting sharks, body building and movie of his life.