PARA SWIMMING NEWS
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Asian Para Games: Exciting contest on cards in the pool
Manchester 2023 world champions return to action in search of more glory at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Aquatic Sports Arena
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Jesús Hernández: From being inspired to becoming the inspiration
After idolising successful athletes, Mexican Para swimmer Jesús Hernández has already won a Paralympic gold medal of his own and hopes newcomers can see him as an example in the future
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World Series 2023: Colombia and Mexico lead the way in Guadalajara
Citli Rojas puts the hosts on the top of the podium three times at the Citi Para Swimming World Series, Colombian swimmers pick 11 gold medals
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World Series 2023: Stars return to action in Mexico
Guadalajara hosts world champions fresh from Manchester in the penultimate stop of this year's Citi Para Swimming World Series
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From ‘accidental athlete’ to a champion: Elizabeth Marks and her unstoppable journey
US Para swimmer Elizabeth Marks says she has been on a ‘mental and physical journey’ since taking up the sport more than 10 years ago
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Simone Barlaam wins PARA SPORT Awards
Italian Para swimmer named Best Male Summer Sports Athlete for his achievements in the 2022 season, including the World Championships in Madeira
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Spain shines brighter on first Open Water Cup in Sardinia
Five-time Paralympic medallist Javier Torres leads the pack in the men's races; Poland, Sweden and Switzerland make history in the women's races in Italy
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Sardinia to make history with Open Water Cup
Paralympic and world champions switch from the pool to the sea in Italy marking the return of open water events to the World Para Swimming calendar
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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games tickets to go on sale on 9 October
Half of the 2.8 million tickets available will be priced EUR 25 or less
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Paris 2024 will be most spectacular Paralympics in history, says IPC President
Andrew Parsons pays tribute to work of Organising Committee on the one-year-to-go milestone
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Manchester 2023: Italy extends World Championships domination
The Azzurri reign supreme for the third consecutive edition with 26 golds as four new world records close the event at the Manchester Aquatics Centre
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Manchester 2023: Legend Long bags 37th world title
Two world records, 23 champions crowned and a 54th World Championships medal for the US star on a super Saturday in Great Britain
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Manchester 2023: Fabulous Friday for Spain
Three golds for the Spaniards, a new world record for Ukraine and Italy back on top, all on day five of the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships
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Manchester 2023: Triple treat from Ukraine
Ukrainian and Chinese swimmers dominate the pool setting five world records on day four of the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships
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Manchester 2023: Brazil own the night on day three
Golden hat-tricks, a birthday world record and quadruple golds for the Brazilian team while seven countries win their first world title on Wednesday
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Manchester 2023: Scholz shoots to stardom
Things heat up as Italy extend their lead and five world records fall on the second day of the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships