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At the foot of Mount Fuji, Japan's para swimmers dominated the World Series with eight gold medals while Spain's Teresa Perales set a world record. Athletes from 29 nations competed in three days of inspiring races that showcased the best of para swimming.
Paralympic champions from 29 nations gather in Japan for the biggest Para swimming event before the 2026 Asian Para Games. World record holder Naohide Yamaguchi headlines an 84-member home team ready to compete against global stars.
Canadian Paralympic champion Danielle Dorris just made history by winning the same event at three consecutive World Para Swimming Championships. The 23-year-old from Moncton dominated in Singapore with three medals and her latest Swimmer of the Year award.
Para swimming champions have taken home six prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards since 2000, proving the sport's incredible talent and inspiring performances. Brazil's Gabriel Araujo just joined an elite group that includes three-time winner Daniel Dias.
Canada welcomes the world's best Para athletes this week with major competitions in Montreal and Toronto. Paralympic champions will compete in canoe, wheelchair basketball, and swimming events across the country.
Promise Aheto just made history as Ghana's first para swimmer to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. His journey from personal bests in Australia to representing his nation at Glasgow 2026 proves disability is no barrier to excellence.
Australian swimmer Sam Short shattered a Pro Swim Series record that stood for eight years, clocking 3:43.49 in the 400-meter freestyle. The world champion's performance moved him to second in global rankings this season.
Three Filipino para athletes broke Games records and claimed gold medals in Thailand, pushing their country's total to 15 golds. The victories showcase how dedication and skill are rewriting what's possible in adaptive sports.
Swim Sista Swim is transforming how Black women in the UK experience water, creating safe spaces where they can learn at their own pace. Even confident swimmers are finding community and belonging they never had before.
A 95-year-old swimmer from south London just shattered five age group world records, bringing her lifetime total to over 100 Masters swimming records. Jane Asher credits friendship, family tradition, and the pure joy of swimming for her decades of success.
The University of Montevallo men's swim team captured their first-ever conference championship just days after the school recommended eliminating their program. Their historic victory came as both the swim and dive programs fight for survival.
Thailand welcomes over 1,600 para-athletes from across Southeast Asia this week as the nation hosts the ASEAN Para Games for the first time in 18 years. Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Saysunee Jana will light the opening ceremony torch as Thailand aims to reclaim the overall championship title.
Payal Nag, who discovered para archery after watching videos of champion Sheetal Devi, just beat her inspiration to win gold in Bangkok. The 18-year-old quadruple amputee scored 139-136 in her first senior international tournament.
Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy just shattered a world record that stood for 17 years, proving that unconventional training and perseverance can rewrite the history books. His 20.88-second swim in the 50-meter freestyle erased a mark from swimming's controversial "supersuit era."
India's third National Para Kabaddi Championship brings together 280 athletes with physical disabilities from 20 states for four days of high-level competition. The tournament marks a major step forward in creating pathways for para-athletes from grassroots to elite sports.
Form just made its high-tech swimming goggles more affordable, launching a $149 version that brings heads-up displays and smart coaching to everyday swimmers. The new Smart Swim 2 LT includes everything except the heart-rate monitor, making pool tech accessible to more people.
A California Rotary club has taught 13,000 children to swim since 1984, and this year they need 100 volunteers to keep their life-saving program running. Water safety experts estimate that for every 100 swim lessons taught, one life is saved.
Fresh off his gold medal win in Dubai, Ghanaian para-athlete Hayford Addai is heading to Morocco to compete in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix. The rising star is chasing a new personal best as he prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Zulfiya Gabidullina, Kazakhstan's first Paralympic champion, just proved age is just a number by claiming bronze at the World Para Swimming Series in Paris. At 60 years old, she's still breaking barriers in the pool.
A heated swimming pool on wheels is touring rural northeastern France, bringing free lessons directly to schoolchildren who live far from public pools. For over a year, the innovative truck has made learning to swim accessible for kids in remote communities. #
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