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Perales: ‘Retirement is a distraction, I aim to win’
In the build-up to her fifth Paralympic Games, Spain’s six-time gold medallist refuses to contemplate hanging up her swimming goggles.
Goncalves relishing chance to compete at home Euros
The S10 swimmer is hoping to qualify for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in front of his home crowds.
National records close British Para-Swimming International Meet
Matt Wylie, Hannah Russell lowered their respective 50m British records, making a push for Rio 2016 selection.
Gimenez, Gascon: Friends and rivals
Argentina’s Daniela Gimenez and Spain’s Sarai Gascon Moreno have a special friendship outside the pool as well as an ongoing rivalry in it.
British swimmers set world records in Glasgow
Ellie Simmonds and Bethany Firth showed their intent for Rio 2016 by setting new world marks.
Robinson lowers record ahead of international debut
Ellie Robinson twice broke the British national record at the British Para-Swimming International Meet ahead of 2016 Euros.
Teams arrive, flag bearers named for swimming Euros
Portugal and Brazil have landed in Funchal for the competition which gets underway on 30 April.
Visually impaired swimming research to continue at Euros
A project which began in 2014 aims to establish how visual impairments impact swimming performance.
Brazil, Dias, add to Brazilian Test Event medal total
The hosts of September’s Paralympic Games leave the Olympic Aquatics Stadium with 66 podium finishes.
Records tumble at British Para Swimming International Meet
In addition to world and national records, many swimmers put themselves into contention for a place at Rio 2016.
Sport Week: Rivard aims to make headlines at Rio 2016
Canada’s double world champion is hoping to win her first Paralympic gold medal this September.
Serrano breaks world record at Rio 2016 Test Event
The Colombian world champion brings down his own 100m breaststroke SB7 best.
Brazil take 30 medals at Rio 2016 swimming Test Event
Vanilton Nascimento highlights the action with a new Americas record at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Sport Week: Debutants to look out for at Rio 2016
A series of swimmers could make hugely successful Paralympic debuts in Rio in September.
Grachat seeks success at home swimming Euros
The 400m freestyle S9 World Championships bronze medallist is hoping that the Euros will be a stepping stone for Rio 2016.
Swimmer Richard Oribe documentary released
The documentary, directed by Iñigo Asensio, portrays the life of Spain’s multiple-Paralympic champion.
Sport week: Paralympic legend Trischa Zorn recalls her glory days
The most decorated Paralympian ever shares her view on para-swimming and how it has changed since she competed.
Sport Week: History of swimming
Find out more about one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme, which has been a part of the Games since 1960.
Rio 2016 swimming Test Event to get underway
Multiple Paralympic and world champions Daniel Dias and Andre Brasil highlight the host team.
Paralympic champion Johnson retires from swimming
The British athlete has hung up her swimming goggles after winning medals at three consecutive Paralympic Games.