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Toronto 2015: Swimming day one preview
Brazil’s Daniel Dias will start his quest for eight Parapan titles on Saturday (8 August) when he goes in the men’s 100m freestyle S5.
Rivard aiming for ‘highest podium step’ at Toronto 2015
Having won her first world titles at July’s IPC Swimming World Championships, Canada’s Aurelie Rivard is aiming to impress at home at the Parapan American Games.
Ten swimmers to look out for at Toronto 2015
Here are10 swimmers who could win big at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday 7 August.
Huot puts 400m freestyle back on his programme
After winning silver in the event at July’s Worlds, Canadian superstar Benoit Huot is confident he can still challenge for medals and will do so at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Toronto 2015 preview: Swimming
After winning 11 gold medals four years ago, Brazil's Daniel Dias is targeting 12 this time round.
Dutra aims to fly the flag for Uruguay at Toronto 2015
The 20-year-old swimmer is one of the country’s brightest talents and despite his age has bags of experience.
Huot: Three athletes to look out for at Toronto 2015
In between the recent World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games, Canadian favourite Benoit Huot offered his picks of the best swimmers to look out for.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – July 2015
The public has until Tuesday 11 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
IPC to livestream four sports from Toronto 2015
From 8 August, viewers will be able to choose from athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and a mixed channel.
Recapping the month in para-sport: July 2015
The IPC Swimming World Championships were not the only major event that wrapped up last month.
After success in Glasgow, Dias shifts sights to Toronto
After winning seven golds at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships, Brazilian Daniel Dias is now gearing up for Toronto 2015.
Reyes hoping Toronto 2015 will be ‘great’ for Mexico
Paralympic champion Juan Reyes is relishing the chance to swim at his fourth Para Pan American Games in Canada.
Austrian para-swimmers meet Minister of Sport
Minister of Sport Gerald Klug highlights the importance of inclusion in the development programme “Project Rio 2016”.
Thousands turn out for National Paralympic Day in Britain
The day included top flight swimming and athletics as well as guest apperances from a number of Paralympians
Glasgow 2015 media coverage a success in Spain
The Spanish Paralympic Committee saw vast numbers in viewership from their broadcast and live stream.
Website launched for Funchal 2016
Fans can now follow the latest updates from swimmers and the competition at www.Funchal2016.com.
Speedo, NPC Australia partner ahead of Rio 2016
The brand will be the APC’s exclusive provider of competition and training swimwear and accessories.
Seven golds in seven days for Dias at Glasgow 2015
Four more world records fall on the final day of competition at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships to bring the total to 38.
Three world records set up tantalising conclusion to Glasgow 2015
Brazilian Daniel Dias is also in pole position to bring his gold medal total to seven from seven races.
S10 rivalries to headline day six at Glasgow 2015
Daniel Dias will also be going for his sixth gold medal at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships