Category: Para Swimming
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Who I Am: Keiichi Kimura | Japanese Swimming Ace! | Para Swimming | Paralympic Games
Being born with no eyesight has not stopped Keiichi Kimura from achieving the unimaginable! Check out his story and how is prepping for Tokyo 2021!
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David Duchovny Is Lending His Pool to Paralympic Swimmer to Train During COVID-19 Shutdowns
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many athletes to find unique ways to stay in shape while training facilities are shut down due to public health measures — and at least one celebrity is lending a helping hand during the situation. In a new piece for the New York Times, five-time Paralympic medalist Rudy Garcia-Tolson reveals that Californication star David…
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Paralympic swimmer’s special bond with guide dog
A devastating medical condition has blossomed into an incredible partnership, with Anastasia Pagonis reinvigorated by Radar.
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Who I Am: Michelle Alonso | Canary Islands’ Little Mermaid | Para Swimming | Paralympic Games
Introducing the Canary Islands’ very own Little Mermaid — Michelle Alonso. Ready to take the Para-swimming world by storm, Michelle walks us through her home training during the COVID-19 lockdown, shares her thoughts on the postponed Tokyo 2020 Games, and shows off a couple of her favorite costumes.
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Tim Reddish about disability in sports || SB Interview
Tim Reddish is a multi-medallist Paralympic swimmer and former Chair of the British Paralympic Association between 2008 and 2017, Tim continues to volunteer in sports with expertise in supporting disability sport.
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Maisie Summers-Newton’s Rise to Fame | Para Swimming | Paralympic Games
From meeting her Paralympic idol, Ellie Simmonds, to racing alongside her — this is Maisie Summers-Newton’s Para-swimming journey.
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From Life Dependent to Paralympic Medalist! | Daniela Gimenez | Para Swimming | Paralympic Games
After her parents were told that she would be dependent for life, Daniela Gimenez is anything but. Check out this swimming-ace’s story and her rise to the top of Swimming!
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Paralympic swimmer overcomes odds
Meet Abbas Karimi, a Paralympic swimmer who has overcome remarkable challenges.
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Argentina: Paralympian receives swimming pool to train during lockdown
Argentinian Paralympic swimmer Sebastian Galleguillo received an unusual gift from a local businessman, as the coronavirus lockdown affected the young athlete’s training. Sebastian Oviedo installed a swimming pool in Galleguillo’s backyard, as footage filmed in Buenos Aires on Monday shows. “To Sebastian Oviedo, who gave me the pool I would give him a million thank…