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Montreal 2013 - Media Centre
News - Swimming
Swimming competition opens with 2 new world records
New Zealand’s Sophie Pascoe and Great Britain’s Jonathan Fox smashed world records in the pool to open the Paralympic Games.
Ukrainian Pair Looks to Dominate Pool
Maksym Veraksa will try to repeat as the fastest Paralympian in the pool, while 18-year-old Yevheniy Bohodayko could swim nine events.
5 Underrated storylines
Here are five storylines many Paralympic fans may not be aware of but could steal the headlines once the London 2012 competition begins.
Swimming: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Swimming at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Teresa Perales Picked as Spanish Flag Bearer
Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Teresa Perales will carry the flag for the Spanish delegation at the Opening Ceremony on 29 August.
Athletes With Intellectual Impairment Return to Paralympics
At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, athletes with an intellectual impairment will take part for the first time in 12 years.
New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports
Ahead of London 2012, the IPC has launched new-look websites for four sports it acts as the international federation for – IPC Athletics, IPC Powerlifting, IPC Shooting and IPC Swimming.
Canada’s Thomas and USA's Long Highlight Can-Am Event
In one of their final London 2012 Swimming tune-ups, Canada’s Amber Thomas and USA’s Jessica Long found success at the Can-Am Championships.
CAN/AM Swimming Championships Last Stop Before London
Canada’s Paralympic Swimmers test their form before they head off to London for the Paralympic Games.
Iceland Announces Team of Four for London 2012
All athletes competing for Iceland at London 2012 will be attending their first ever Paralympic Games
Australia Names Paralympic Swimming Team
With 50 days to go until London 2012, Australia revealed its Swimming team, led by Matt Cowdrey and Blake Cochrane.
Top Swimmers to Lead Spain at London 2012
Teresa Perales and Sarai Gascon make up a strong Swimming delegation included in the team Spain will send to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Du Toit and Pistorius Headline South African Team
South Africa revealed all of the 62 athletes on Wednesday (20 June) that will be representing the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
USA’s Swimming Trials to Kick Off
This week’s US Paralympics Swimming Trials in Bismarck will be American athletes’ sole chance to qualify for London 2012 in the pool.
IPC Academy Trains Officials for IPC Swimming
More than 40 participants from 19 countries took part in the six-day training programme.
ParalympicsGB Confirms Swimmers for London 2012
A further 28 swimmers will join ParalympicsGB Swimming team for the London 2012 Paralympics.