PARA SWIMMING NEWS
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 5
All you need to know to follow the action at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on day five, 29 August at the Paralympic Games
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 4
Old rivalries, Paralympic legends and Games debuts in the programme for 28 August at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 3
A closer look at all the action taking place on the third day of competition at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on 27 August
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 2
Second day at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre will see 14 finals, plenty of Paralympic stars and newcomers to watch out for
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Tokyo Paralympics preview: Para swimming day 1
All you need to know about the action in the pool on the opening day with 16 finals at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre (25 August)
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Braunschweig brothers share Olympic and Paralympic swimming dreams
Ole is the first in the water competing at the Tokyo Olympics followed by Malte who will make his Paralympic Games debut in Japan
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Sisterhood boosts Jungeun Kang’s growth ahead of Tokyo
'When I was young, I had rivalry with my older sister. I always wanted to beat her.'
Defending champion Yip Pin Xiu ready for test in Tokyo
The 29-year-old focuses on what she can control ahead of fourth Paralympic Games
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McKenzie Coan: Tokyo is going to be something special
While the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games could be unlike past ones, the American Para swimmer is positive that they’ll be even more meaningful
Swimming sensation Ihar Boki: Pandemic has made athletes stronger
The most decorated athlete from Rio 2016 is determined to continue his fine form despite COVID-19 setbacks
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Sport Week: Ones to Watch for Para swimming
Champions, hopefuls and home favourites – here are the Para swimmers to look out for at Tokyo 2020
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Sport week: 10 things to know about Para swimming
Discover who could become the most decorated male swimmer of all time in Tokyo and some differences from Olympic swimming
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Aurelie Rivard is swimming everyday like it is her last
'I'm appreciating the small things that I took for granted like swimming long course, going outside, and sitting in the sun'
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Alice Tai announces withdrawal from Tokyo 2020
Elbow injury forces Rio 2016 and London 2019 gold medallist to miss the Paralympic Games in Japan
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USA nominate 34 swimmers on Tokyo 2020 roster
Twenty-three-time medallist Jessica Long leads the team which includes 11 first-time hopefuls and 13 experienced Paralympians
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Pelendritou wraps up Berlin World Series with three world records
Cypriot makes remarkable return as German capital hosts four days of record breaking performances from athletes set to shine in Tokyo