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Brazil, Dias, add to Brazilian Test Event medal total
The hosts of September’s Paralympic Games leave the Olympic Aquatics Stadium with 66 podium finishes.
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Records tumble at British Para Swimming International Meet
In addition to world and national records, many swimmers put themselves into contention for a place at Rio 2016.
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Sport Week: Rivard aims to make headlines at Rio 2016
Canada’s double world champion is hoping to win her first Paralympic gold medal this September.
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Serrano breaks world record at Rio 2016 Test Event
The Colombian world champion brings down his own 100m breaststroke SB7 best.
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Brazil take 30 medals at Rio 2016 swimming Test Event
Vanilton Nascimento highlights the action with a new Americas record at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
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Sport Week: Debutants to look out for at Rio 2016
A series of swimmers could make hugely successful Paralympic debuts in Rio in September.
Grachat seeks success at home swimming Euros
The 400m freestyle S9 World Championships bronze medallist is hoping that the Euros will be a stepping stone for Rio 2016.
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Swimmer Richard Oribe documentary released
The documentary, directed by Iñigo Asensio, portrays the life of Spain’s multiple-Paralympic champion.
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Sport week: Paralympic legend Trischa Zorn recalls her glory days
The most decorated Paralympian ever shares her view on para-swimming and how it has changed since she competed.
Sport Week: History of swimming
Find out more about one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme, which has been a part of the Games since 1960.
![Daniel Dias of Brazil poses with his seven gold medal he won at the IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.](/sites/default/files/images/160317090344533_daniel%2Bdias%2B2.jpg)
Rio 2016 swimming Test Event to get underway
Multiple Paralympic and world champions Daniel Dias and Andre Brasil highlight the host team.
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Paralympic champion Johnson retires from swimming
The British athlete has hung up her swimming goggles after winning medals at three consecutive Paralympic Games.
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Sport Week: Brazil aim for top five finish in swimming
National team coach Leonardo Tomasello gives an insight into what it takes to train the best swimmers in the world.
Swimmer Brasil ready for European challenge
The current triple-world champion will compete at Funchal 2016 as part of his preparations for this September’s Paralympic Games.
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Sport Week: Classification in swimming
Swimmers compete in three impairment groups: physical, visual and intellectual.
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Daniel Dias wins 2016 Laureus Sports Award
The Brazilian swimmer was honoured for his 2015 achievements, notably from the World Championships.
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Sport week: Introduction to swimming
The basics of one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme.
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Brazilian swimmers prepare for Rio 2016 Test Event
Brazil’s finest will face swimmers from around the world at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium from 22-24 April.
Schedule confirmed for swimming Euros
A total of 453 athletes from 52 countries will compete for honours over seven days from 30 April.
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Australia nominate 31 athletes for Rio 2016 swim team
After a world record breaking National Championships, a strong team has been put forward to the National Paralympic Committee.