PARA SWIMMING NEWS

Open Water Cup: Golden debuts for Italy's Paris 2024 stars as Lindberg extends reign
The reigning Paralympic champions, Xenia Palazzo and Federico Bicelli dominate long-term races on their debuts while Sweden's Pernilla Lindberg clinches her third consecutive gold in the women’s 3km S11-S14 race in the World Para Swimming open water event in Alghero

Open Water Cup: Lindberg back to defend her crown in Sardinia
Swedish Paralympian holds back-to-back titles in the women's 3km S11 to S14, while Italy's Paris 2024 gold medallists Alberto Amodeo, Xenia Francesca Palazzo and Federico Bicelli will be competing for the first time in the World Para Swimming open water event in Alghero

World Series 2025: Crispin powers Colombia's charge in Mexico
Three wins for Colombian star in Guadalajara as Thailand and hosts Mexico round out the top three in the final Series before September's Toyota World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore

World Series 2025: Mexico gears up for final splash ahead of Singapore 2025
Over 280 athletes from 27 nations set to compete in the final stop before the World Championships in Singapore this September

Singapore 2025: Toyota Motor Asia announced as headline sponsor
Announcement marks 100-day countdown celebration to the Toyota World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, which will take place from 21 to 27 September

Barlaam reflects on Paris 2024 glory, aims to spark buzz for Milano Cortina 2026
After winning three gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Italian Para swimmer Simone Barlaam sets his sights on making Milano Cortina 2026 just as unforgettable

World Series 2025: Boettcher and Kratochvil shine on return to Paris
Czech Paralympic champion sets new world record for the men's 100m freestyle S11 while German star tops the podium four times during three days of action at Para Swimming World Series France 2025

World Series 2025: Paralympic greats headline Paris meet
Paris 2024 champions including local stars Ugo Didier and Emeline Pierre return to French waters as 217 athletes from 47 countries are set to compete at the Dôme Saint Germain en Laye from 2 to 4 May

World Series 2025: Smith and Araujo deliver strong performances in USA
U.S. swimmer breaks three world records (joined by her compatriot Katie Kubiak with another two) while Brazil's Paralympic star adds four victories to his impressive collection at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis

World Series 2025: Star-studded field for Indianapolis
195 athletes from 17 nations including home stars Morgan Ray, Jessica Long and Leanne Smith to compete in multi-class events at the IU Natatorium’s pool in Indianapolis, USA

Para swimming star Yuyan Jiang wins 2025 Laureus Award
China’s Yuyan Jiang won seven gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics to finish as the most successful athlete of the Games

Yuyan Jiang, Daniel Dias, Natalie du Toit: when Para swimming won the Laureus
A lookback at the years when Para swimmers were awarded Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability
World Series 2025: Yamaguchi smashes world record in inaugural Fuji meet
Japanese Paralympic stars Yamaguchi, Suzuki shine with gold to spur the home team to top of medals even as swimmers from Hong Kong, Philippines, Iran and Spain make a mark in inaugural meet in Fuji-Shizuoka

Open Water Cup to return to Sardinia in June
Italian island will host the third edition of the event on 21 June featuring men’s and women’s 1.5km races for athletes from classes S3-S6, and men’s and women’s 3km events for classes S7-S10 and classes S11-S1

World Series 2025: Kimura, Suzuki and Tamaguchi headline inaugural meet in Fuji
The three-day inaugural World Series in Fuji-Shizuoka will be competed by 248 athletes from 22 nations with Singapore's Paralympic great Yip Pin Xiu, Mexico's Diego Lopez Diaz and Arnulfo Castorena among the stars in the line-up

Ellie Cole pens the book she wishes she had growing up
Australian Paralympic legend Ellie Cole has penned a children’s book that explores disabilities in the playground and encourages respectful curiosity