Category: Para Swimming
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Houston County Swimmer Beats Us Paralympic Record
A Houston County High sophomore recently beat a US record for Paralympics Swimming.
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Beacon Story: Becca Meyers
This Beacon Story video is brought to you in partnership with the Allergan Foundation. 26-year-old Becca is a two-time Paralympic swimmer for Team USA, diagnosed with Usher syndrome type 1 (USH1) at only four years old. But she has never let her diagnosis with Usher syndrome stop her from doing exactly what she puts her…
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‘I Can Do It, I Just Do It Differently’: Former Paralympian Now Breaking Barriers as Farmer
Sibusiso Mogale is a former Paralympian swimmer who once traveled the world to compete at swimming events. Mogale has Phocomelia, a rare condition that causes underdeveloped limbs. Now he has embarked on a new chapter in his life, and found comfort and freedom on two pieces of land he farms on in Kabokweni, Mpumalanga.
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Kate Grey | Summer of Sport | Striver | 2Simple
Kate Grey, Paralympic Swimmer answers the question ‘What does sport mean to you’ as part of our Summer of Sport campaign. Let us know what sport means to you by entering our competition.
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Paralympic Gold Medalist Mallory Weggemann on Resilience After Paralyzing Procedure | The View
After a routine medical procedure left her paralyzed, the record-breaking swimmer and author of “Limitless†opened up about overcoming adversity and shared advice on mental health during the pandemic.
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Para Swimmer Shams Aalam | Disabled Athlete’s Success Story | Oneindia News
Mohammad Shams Aalam was rendered paralyzed chest below after a failed surgery in his early 20s. Brakes were pressed on his dreams to be a karate champion. But then, like his mother said, when one door closes, another opens, and Shams Aalam channeled his energy into swimming. Since then he has picked up awards and…
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Lebara’s Race the World returns for 2021 | British Swimming
Entries have opened for the second staging of Lebara’s Race The World – the unique virtual para-swimming competition in which athletes are able to race international rivals from their own home pool environment.
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Mallory Weggemann speaks on her book ‘Limitless’ and getting back in the swimming pool
Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann was paralyzed in a routine medical procedure when she was 18 years old. She later went on to set records in competition and win multiple medals. She discusses her book, “Limitless,” with Liz Habib, about the power and courage to return to the pool.
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Inspiring Blind Swimmer
You’re about to meet an inspiring young boy who is proving anything is possible if you put your mind to it.