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China's Xu sensational in pool
Chinese swimming sensation denies Sascha Kindred in the 200m IM SM6.
Russia and Spain set to go head-to-head in the pool
British swimmers Robert Welbourne and Ellie Simmonds also back in action on Day 5 of swimming competition.
Simmonds on style yet again
On Day 5 in the pool, British poster girl Ellie Simmonds came through with another gold another world record.
Freestyle relay highlights Day 4 of swimming
Matt Cowdrey led a strong Australian squad to the title in the men's 4x100m freestyle 34 points relay.
Fourteen gold medals on offer at Aquatics Centre
Day 4 promises to showcase 43 exhilarating races in seven different disciplines, including the men’s 4x100m freestyle 34 final race.
A morning of broken records at Aquatics Centre
A further two world records and five Paralympic records fell as athletes astounded the expectant capacity crowd to reach tonight’s finals.
Sam Hynd: Paralympic Games ride full of emotion
Sam Hynd claimed bronze in the 400m freestyle S8 in his first event at London 2012.
Ellie Simmonds set for her first London 2012 race
Andre Brasil, Natalie Du Toit and Daniel Dias also in action.
Pascoe and Simmonds make splash on Day 3
There have now been 40 Paralympic records and 34 world records broken at the Aquatics Centre.
USA’s Long continues success in pool on Day 2
Another five Paralympic records fell in the pool during the morning heats on the second day of London 2012 action.
Swimming day 2: 15 gold medals on the agenda
An exciting line-up beckons for an action-packed day at the Aquatics Centre.
Hynd brothers take the spotlight
British swimmers claim silver and bronze after mother, Helen, was a Paralympic Torchbearer.
Thirty-six swimming races to be contested on Day 1
Keep your eyes on Australia's Matt Cowdrey, Ukraine’s Yevhiney Bohodayko and South Africa’s Natalie du Toit on the first day in the pool.
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.
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.
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.
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.