Category: Para Swimming
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Pools shut? No worries. Argentinian paralympic swimmer builds DIY pool with plastic bag
Sebastián Galleguillo, 18, an Argentine paralympic swimmer, has found an unusual way to train during an almost four-month lockdown in and around capital Buenos Aires due to the coronavirus pandemic that saw his local pool close its doors. With the help of his bricklayer dad, Galleguillo has made a makeshift “pool†in his back yard…
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Who I Am: Ellie Cole | The Aussie One Legged Ace! | Para Swimming | Paralympic Games
Find out how Ellie Cole is getting on in lockdown. The 6 time Paralympic gold medal champion gives you a glimpse into lockdown life and how to stay positive and focused. Watch this video on YouTube
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Training with Paralympic swimmer, Dimitris Karypidis. #greecefromhome
Paralympic swimmer and world champion, Dimitris Karypidis shares with us his daily training routine while at home. Stay connected with our Greek YouTube Creator Channel, from home. greecefromhome.com Watch this video on YouTube
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Diving In Trailer – Sydney Film Festival 2020: Screenability program
Set in 2007, a young amputee swimmer Alex has his heart set on one of he coaches at the local pool. After accidentally rejecting her, Alex’s friends steal his phone and send her a raunchy text message. Mortified, Alex must get to her phone before she sees the message, or risk losing her forever. Diving…
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No arms. No problem | Para Swimmer Sumeyye Boyaci living life to the full | Paralympic Games
Turkish Para swimmer Sumeye Boyaci shows that you can do anything you put your mind to. Born with no arms, the teenage talent has become one of Turkey’s most successful Para swimmers as well as a successful artist. This is her story so far. Watch this video on YouTube
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Make your Difference a Strength | Para swimmer: Theo Curin | Paralympic Games
At six years old Theo Curin (France) was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, leading to the amputation of all four limbs. Soon after he discovered swimming and with it a lifetime of opportunities. This is his story so far. The International Paralympic Committee’s vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission…
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Swimmer and Paralympian Mallory Weggeman Discusses Advice she would have given her Younger Self
Swimmer and Paralympian Mallory Weggeman discusses advice she would have given her younger self. Watch this video on YouTube
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Ellie Simmonds talks Mental Heath Awareness
As part of Mental Health Awareness week we caught up with Ellie Simmonds for a chat about why mental health is so important, plus how she copes with the pressures of sport, life and lockdown. Read full article here: https://www.britishswimming.org/news/… Watch this video on YouTube