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Paralympian Evan Wilkerson shattered the world record twice in one day at the Para Pan Pacific Championships, lowering his 100-meter backstroke time by over two seconds. Team USA swimmers set 13 American records over the weekend in California, building momentum toward the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.
Canadian Paralympic swimming legend Aurélie Rivard claimed bronze at the Para Pan Pacific Championships, marking her triumphant return after taking a year off from international competition. The 13-time Paralympic medalist proved she still has what it takes at 30 years old.
Two-time Paralympic champion Danielle Dorris led Canada to its first medal at the Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, touching the wall first but earning silver based on the sport's unique scoring system. The 23-year-old from Moncton also helped set a Canadian record in relay competition.
American Paralympic swimmer Katie Kubiak shattered a world record and set three national marks in one day at the Para Pan Pacific Championships in California. Team USA athletes claimed multiple records as they prepare for the 2028 LA Paralympic Games on home soil.
American para-swimmer Katie Kubiak shattered the world record in the 50-meter butterfly, becoming the first athlete to earn a $10,000 bonus from a groundbreaking new fund supporting Paralympic athletes. Her historic swim kicked off the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships in California.
Paralympic champions from three nations are heading to Turkey's first-ever World Para Swimming European Championships this September. These athletes have collected dozens of medals between them and represent the next generation of adaptive sports excellence.
Jessica Long, one of the most decorated Paralympians in history with 31 medals, just became a first-time mom to twin boys. The swimming legend and her husband Lucas Winters welcomed Lyle and Rhodes on August 10th.
Australian gymnast Jesse Moore claimed bronze in the men's all-around at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, adding to Australia's growing medal haul. The win comes as swimming finals promise more Australian glory with world record holder Cam McEvoy set to compete.
Six-time Paralympic champion Bethany Firth just shattered her own world record in the S14 100m backstroke, a mark she set nearly a decade ago at the Rio Paralympics. The 30-year-old swimmer's performance in the Netherlands secured her funding and put her on track for the LA Paralympics.
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.
Five-time Paralympic champion Gabriel Araujo brought joy to Berlin's pool, winning three gold medals and celebrating each victory with his signature dance moves. Nearly 400 athletes from 60 countries competed in the season's biggest Para Swimming event.
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.