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13-19 July

Glasgow 2015 - News

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Swimming

Courses will be run in Berlin, Germany, before the World Para Swimming World Series in July.

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Swimming

Several Americas records were reached by the team between 31 March – 2 April.

A Para swimmer celebrates a new world record
Swimming

World Championships qualification spots for US athletes are up for grabs in Canada.

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Swimming

Canadian swimmers will get the chance to qualify for the 2017 World Championships in home water.

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Swimming

The Paralympic swimming champion succeeds outgoing Chairperson Todd Nicholson.

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Swimming

Paralympic medallist Inbal Pezaro also elected athlete representative on NPC’s board.

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Boccia

Rio 2016 gold medallists Yuk Wing Leung and Wai Lok Tang were recognised for their achievements last year.

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Swimming

Brazil´s most decorated Paralympian attended the swimming competitions at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games.

Swimming | Women's 200m IM SM11 final | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
Swimming

Dutch swimmer Liesette Bruinsma left Rio 2016 with two Paralympic titles and now wants more gold medals in Mexico City.

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Wheelchair Fencing

The Vila Real de Santo António in Portugal will host the competition later this year.

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Swimming

Mexico´s 17-year-old swimmer hopes the Youth Parapan American Games can spring board for her to the next Paralympics.

Sao Paulo 2017 - high jump
Athletics

Eleven sports will be contested on Wednesday (22 March) at the Youth Parapans, with medals being decided in athletics, powerlifting, swimming and table tennis.

Road to Sao Paulo 2017 - Meet Camila Haase (Costa Rica)
Swimming

The 17-year-old Costa Rican swimmer highlights the importance of the Youth Parapans to give youngsters the chance to experience international competition.

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Swimming

Hosts Denmark have a great day in the pool as the USA’s Rebecca Meyers and Norway’s Sarah Louise Rung are amongst those to secure more than one top three finish.

Gold medalist Jessica Long of the United States celebrates on the podium at the medal ceremony for Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM8 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Swimming

US athletes enjoyed a successful day at the first World Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Saturday (11 March).

Ellen Keane of Ireland competes at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal.
Swimming

Rio 2016 Paralympic bronze medallist Ellen Keane will get her season underway in Copenhagen, Denmark from 11-12 March.

Jessica Long of the United States compete in the on day 10 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium
Swimming

US teammates Jessica Long and Rebecca Myers, and Norway’s Sarah Louise Rung are the Paralympic and world champions who will line up in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Swimming

USA’s three-time Rio 2016 gold medallist will kick off her swimming season at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

Gold medalist Jessica Long of the United States celebrates on the podium at the medal ceremony for Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM8 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Swimming

After competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the US swimmer will be back to the pool at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

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Swimming

With the start of the swimming season just around the corner, USA’s three-time Paralympic champion has outlined ambitious goals that go way beyond the pool.