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Tai named Athlete of the Month
Brit finished as the most successful swimmer from World Championships
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Vote for the best female performance at the Worlds
Vote for the best performance of the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
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Gold rush seals Italy top spot at Worlds
Nine world records overwritten in the final evening of the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
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Peerless Perales goes golden again
Veteran champion celebrates on penultimate day of Worlds
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USA’s Julia Gaffney gorges on gold at last
Rising star finally breaks through for win by slimmest of margins
Madeira to host 2021 World Championships
Tenth edition of the World Championships will be the first to take place in Portugal
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Tai’s fourth gold ends Long unbeaten run
Legends dethroned on sensational night of upsets at Para swimming Worlds
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Italy seal sensational shared gold
Dramatic medal ties highlight third day of Para swimming Worlds
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Double Dutch delight on day two of Worlds
World records and dominant performances at Para swimming Championships
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Dunn dazzles on Worlds debut as GB sweep podium
Records tumble on opening day of Championships as hosts enjoy medal-laden start
Dias inspired by daughter for more glory
Brazilian Paralympic legend has been energised by his third child
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Rivard continues to show bullies who the boss is
Swimming star and mental health campaigner ready for more golds in London
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Big names ready to relive 2012 Paralympics
Stephanie Millward, Ihar Boki and Daniel Dias among stars returning to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park hoping to make more memories
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Record broadcast coverage for swimming Worlds
World Para Swimming Allianz Championships to draw record audiences from around the globe, stretching from Great Britain's Channel 4 to the USA's NBC
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Jadhav learning lessons for global glory
Indian swimming star ready to excel at the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
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Prolific Pascoe aiming to write a new chapter
Kiwi Para swimmer remembers every medal she has won – and she wants more…
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Ihar Boki aiming to repeat his 2012 heroics
Belarusian says Paralympic Games at British capital was the best moment of his career
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Alice Tai loving life again after major move
British swimmer ready and raring for home World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
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Carlos Serrano looking at bigger picture
Colombian chasing gold and higher profile for Para athletes in his country
Lichao Wang ready for big stage
China’s rising star wants to shine at venue he has long admired on TV