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Montreal 2013 - Media Centre
News - Swimming
Teenager Pankov wins three golds in two days at Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games
The 19-year-old Uzbek dominates the S13 class and breaks multiple Asian and Games records.
Japan's Kimura on form for Incheon 2014
Keiichi Kimura is one of Asia’s top ranked swimmers heading into Incheon 2014 thanks to a new coach and training regime.
Five world record holders swimming at Incheon 2014
Some of the world’s best swimmers will line-up at the 2014 Incheon Asian Para Games.
Entry process launched for Glasgow 2015
IPC Swimming has called for countries to submit the number of swimmers they will be sending to the 2015 World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.
Zheng excited by his Asian Para Games rivalry with teammate Qing
Double world champion looking to add to his medal collection in Incheon.
Ireland hosts blade event and swimming masterclass
For the first time ever in Ireland, athletes were given the opportunity to try running blades and take part in a unique training session run by leading swimmers.
IPC Swimming committee discusses past, present and future
IPC Swimming’s Sport Technical Committee met to discuss the 2013-16 strategic plan and how to take the sport forward over the next years.
Hood takes on swimming leadership role in Canada
James Hood will lead the national para-swimming team towards Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Wholehearted Coaches project wins CSR Award
The project, launched by Allianz and the Croatian National Paralympic Committee, aims to develop future Paralympic athletes.
A day in the life of para-swimmer Mary Fisher
New Zealand’s Mary Fisher is balancing her hectic training schedule preparing for Rio 2016 with studying for a degree.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
The next round of athletes is now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
Ten things we learned from the 2014 para-swimming season
Amazing comebacks, emerging faces and new rivalries will punctuate the two years before Rio 2016.
Incheon 2014 to be pivotal for Gayakwad
Ahead of the 2014 Asian Para Games, India’s para-swimmer Sharath Gayakwad is currently the Asian No.1 in multiple events but his performance in Incheon will determine whether he carries on to Rio 2016.
Six Paralympians in Tokyo 2020 Athletes’ Commission
The athletes’ commission, made up of 21 leading figures of the Japanese sporting community, will assist in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games preparations
Vote now for Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Female
The next round of athletes are now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
Yevheniy Bohodayko named Best Male in Allianz AotM vote
The Ukrainian received nearly 35% of the vote after claiming an incredible seven gold medals at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships.
Xu entering Incheon as gold medal favourite
At the age of just 21, China’s Qing Xu is already one of the most successful swimmers heading to the 2014 Asian Para Games searching for gold.
Eight Paralympians to receive Suncor’s FACE funding
The 2014 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ programme has pledged CAD 500,000 (EUR 352,546) to benefit 50 athlete and coach pairings.
US Paralympics marks two-year countdown to Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
The United States Olympic Committee joins the global Paralympic Movement in celebrating the two-year countdown to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday 7 September.
Family celebration marks two years to go to Rio 2016 Paralympics
Sunday not only marks Father’s Day in New Zealand, but also two years to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.