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PARA SWIMMING NEWS
Pin Xiu Yip named Singapore’s flagbearer for Rio 2016
The swimming world record holder will carry Singapore’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
Krawzow receives June’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The German swimmer shined in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB13 in Berlin, setting a new world record time of 1:16.23.
Dates announced for 2017 swimming, powerlifting Worlds
More than 900 athletes from 65 countries are expected for a nine-day long festival of Para sport in Mexico City.
Mexico’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
Check out 10 athletes that will headline Mexico’s delegation.
Zijderveld targets first Paralympic medal
The Dutch swimming world champion seeks to win gold in the 100m breaststroke at September’s Paralympic Games.
Firth ‘more determined’ than ever ahead of Rio 2016
After a successful comeback from injury, the British 100m backstroke S14 Paralympic champion is training hard towards September’s Paralympic Games.
Long headlines USA’s Rio 2016 swim team
Rudy Garcia-Tolson and Cody Bureau will also enter their fourth Paralympic Games in September, as 31 athletes in total complete the roster.
US Paralympic swimming trials close with further records
Athletes have done everything they can and the team for Rio 2016 will be announced on Sunay (3 July).
Konkoly shatters 50m freestyle S9 world record
The US swimmer took the mark down in the heats and finals at the 2016 US Paralympic Trials.
Three regional records fall at US swimming trials
Seven national records also highlighted the opening day of the Paralympic trials.
Barrera one of Colombia’s brightest stars
The 14-year-old dreams of representing Colombia at a Paralympic Games and winning a medal, and features in a new Agitos Foundation film series.
US swimmers to vie for selection at Paralympic trials
Brad Snyder and Jessica Long amongst those hoping to impress in Charlotte, North Carolina between 30 June – 2 July.
‘Armless swimmer’ aims to repeat iconic performances
China’s Tao Zheng shot to fame at London 2012 with his incredible performances and wants to do the same in Brazil in September.
Swimmer Hynd keen for second Paralympics
The British swimmer will defend his gold medal from the men’s 200m individual medley SM8, and aims to add some more.
Bocciardo targets Rio 2016 gold
The Italian swimmer is hoping to top the podium in the 400m freestyle S6 at September’s Paralympic Games.
Pipo Carlomagno follows his father’s Paralympic legacy
The Argentinian swimmer will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, 12 years after his father competed at his last, in Athens.