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A two-time Paralympic gold medalist who became the first blind woman to swim the English Channel is helping break down barriers for visually impaired swimmers in Brighton. Her work proves that with the right support, open water swimming can be accessible to everyone.
French Paralympic champion Emeline Pierre headlines a massive swimming competition on home soil, joined by 194 athletes from 39 countries. The event marks another milestone in France's growing role as a Para swimming powerhouse.
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.
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.
Two-time Paralympic champion Jessica-Jane Applegate credits her canine companions as secret weapons in her swimming success. Now she's bringing that same bond to 18,000 dogs at Crufts 2026 as the show's newest ambassador.
Two-time gold medalist Melanie Barratt, the first blind woman to swim the English Channel, is helping break down barriers stopping visually impaired people from experiencing the joy of sea swimming. A new initiative in Brighton is making open water accessible to everyone.
After winning gold in swimming at the Tokyo Paralympics, Tupou Neiufi is now training to compete in shot put while pursuing her passion for disability care. The 25-year-old New Zealander hopes to qualify for the 2028 LA Games in both sports.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Benjamin Hance just shattered his own world record in the 50m butterfly at the Australian Open Championships. The 25-year-old swimmer from Queensland's Sunshine Coast clocked 24.17 seconds, beating his previous mark by a tenth of a second.
After years of dreaming, 28-year-old Yerbol Khamitov returned to Kazakhstan as a Paralympic champion and received a stunning welcome gift. His victory at the 14th Winter Paralympics marks a historic achievement for his country's adaptive sports program.
Australian Paralympic swimmer Alexa Leary is fighting for a national Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Day after winning two gold medals despite daily challenges from her 2021 cycling accident. Her journey from being unable to walk or talk to breaking world records is inspiring thousands living with brain injuries.
Jessica Long, 18-time Paralympic gold medalist, is expecting twin boys in August 2026 and plans to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games with her sons watching from the stands. The swimming champion has trained throughout her pregnancy, drawing inspiration from other athlete mothers who've returned stronger.
Former racing driver Billy Monger is training for the 2028 Paralympic triathlon, two years after breaking the Ironman record for double amputees. The 26-year-old is working on innovative prosthetics that can handle swimming, cycling, and running in one competition.
Hockey captain Tyler McGregor and triple Paralympic champion Natalie Wilkie will carry Canada's flag at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony. The duo brings 10 combined Paralympic medals and represents a new generation of Canadian athletic excellence.
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.
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.
Paralympic gold medalist Alexa Leary is campaigning for a traumatic brain injury awareness day after her 2021 cycling accident changed everything. Despite struggling with memory loss and extreme emotional volatility daily, the 24-year-old swimmer broke world records in Paris.
Over 150 para powerlifters from 20 nations are gathering in Algeria this week to compete for spots at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. The African Open Championships in Oran marks a crucial step in the journey toward Paralympic glory for athletes across the continent.
American Paralympic champion Oksana Masters is training for what she calls the "perfect race" at the upcoming Paralympic Games. The multi-sport athlete has already won medals across both summer and winter competitions.
Two of America's most decorated Paralympic athletes will lead Team USA into the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony, chosen by their fellow competitors. Josh Pauls and Laurie Stephens bring 11 Paralympic medals and decades of inspiration to the honor.
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