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EINDHOVEN 2014 Media Centre
News - Swimming
Zijderveld announces retirement from Para swimming
'Swimming will always have a special place in my heart, but I’m ready to let go,' says three-time Paralympic champion Dutch swimmer
Citi World Series: Finland’s Khalili dominates pool in final meet in Cairo
Khalili clinches five gold medals to propel Finland to top of medals even as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and hosts Egypt shone with podium finishes as 2024 Para Swimming calendar officially concluded
Citi World Series: Cairo ready to host Paralympians in grand finale
For the second consecutive year, the Para Swimming calendar wraps up in Africa with the World Series in Egypt, that is set to be competed by 85 athletes from 18 different countries from 6 - 8 December
Citi World Series: Rojas leads Mexican domination in Guadalajara
The hosts topped medals table with 14 gold medals followed by Argentina and Peru in top three of medal standings as thrilling performances marked the four-day competition in the penultimate competition in Mexico
Citi World Series: Aceves, Gutierrez to debut as new Paralympic medallists at home
The World Series in Mexico is the first major international competition following Paris 2024 and marks the beginning of athletes’ preparations for Los Angeles 2028
Barlaam illustrates the Road to Milano Cortina 2026
Italian Para swimming star uses his talent and passion for drawing to support the promotion of the Paralympic Winter Games in his hometown
World Para Swimming confirms four host cities for 2025-2026 World Series
Lima, Peru and Fuji-Shizuoka, Japan will welcome the competition for the first time ever while Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy and Paris, France continue to solidify their status as key stages on the sport’s calendar
Paris 2024 champions Bennett and Kearney triumph at Sardinia Open Water Cup
British and Canadian Paralympic gold medallists return to action adding more titles to their collection in Italy, Sweden's Pernilla Lindberg defends her title while Venezuela’s Ivanoski Marichal and USA duo Taylor Winnet and Matthew Torres complete the list of winners in the second edition of the World Para Swimming open water event
Best Para swimming moments of Paris 2024
China's Jiang Yuyan, known as the ‘Flying Fish’, bagged seven golds at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
Open Water Cup returns to Sardinia with competitive line-up
31 Para swimmers from 14 nations will be in action as 2024 edition promises to showcase incredible talent, including stars from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 stars: How France fell in love with Gabrielzinho
With remarkable performances, infectious smiles, and impeccable dance moves on the podium, the Brazilian S2 swimmer captivated fans and was called "Pelé of the Pools" by French media after his three gold medals at La Defense Arena in the Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 review: Icons, new stars and fans elevate sport to new levels
A passionate and knowledgeable crowd provides the perfect stage to extraordinary performances from the likes of Ugo Didier, Jessica Long, Simone Barlaam and Guo Jincheng during ten days of the Paralympic Games at Paris La Defense Arena
Ihar Boki’s unstoppable campaign in Paris
With a total of 21 gold medals, Ihar Boki became the most successful male Para swimmer at the Paralympic Games while in Paris
The world records that tumbled in Paris
More than 40 world records tumbled in Para athletics alone at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Paris 2024: Yuyan grabs seventh gold, Long takes 18th title on last day
The Chinese 'Flying Fish' finishes the Games as the most successful athlete of Paris 2024 following her victory in the women's 100m backstroke S6, USA Para swimming legend looks in disbelief after the win in the women’s 100m butterfly S8 at another packed evening at La Defense Arena
‘Flying Fish’ Jiang secures 7th Para swimming gold
Jiang took her final gold on Para swimming's final night at Paris 2024, beating USA's reigning champion Ellie Marks
Top medal moments on Day 10
Rayane Soares da Silva of Brazil smashes 29-year-old record on the track
Barlaam reunited with Paris surgeon who saved his leg
Italian Para swimmer wins Paris 2024 gold on Friday watched by the man who performed revolutionary operation on him as a teenager
Blind football history will be written on Day 10
Day 10 of Paris 2024 promises must-watch action in blind football, wheelchair tennis and Para swimming among many other key moments
Top medal moments on Day 9
Hunter Woodhall wins first Paralympic gold, finishing ahead of world record holder Johannes Floors in men's 400m T62