Category: Para Swimming
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Photographing para swimmer Darko Duric
This one is a bit of a treasure from our video archives. Last year, Canon Ambassador Samo Vidic wanted to capture the story of Slovenian swimmer Darko Duric. Using his Canon EOS 6D Mark II for the portrait session and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV for the under water shots, along with, his Canon EF…
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Haven Shepherd Interview | World Para Swimming
14 year-old Haven Shepherd (United States of America) survived a suicide bombing when she was a baby. Now she is a Paralympic hopeful, with her sights set on competing in Para swimming at the Tokyo 2020 or Paris 2024 Paralympics. This is her story. Watch this video on YouTube
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London Aquatics Centre to host 2019 World Para-swimming Championships
London is to host the 2019 World Para-swimming Championships. The competition will take place at the London Aquatics Centre from 9-15 September after original hosts Malaysia were stripped of the right to host the event. Around 600 swimmers from 60 nations are set to take part in the Championships, which is a qualifier for the…
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‘Use your one arm harder than everybody else’
Ben Ramirez, a swimmer for Bearden born with half his left arm, qualified for the state meet in the 50 freestyle. Read more: https://knoxne.ws/2MWE72H Watch this video on YouTube
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IPC strip Malaysia of 2019 World Para Swimming Championships
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday (27 January) stripped Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, which were due to be held in Kuching between 29 July and 4 August. The decision was taken by the IPC Governing Board at its meeting in London, Great Britain, after the Home Ministry of Malaysia failed…
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How a dolphin with no tail inspired a 14 yr old to swim | Exclusive Interview
British Para Swimmer Ellie Challis was inspired to swim by Winter – a Dolphin with no tail. Ellie’s arms and legs were amputated after she caught viral meningitis as a baby. Since 2013 she meets Winter every year which gave her the motivation to start Swimming. Her biggest dream is to compete at the Olympic…
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Brave conquers fear: Visually-impaired teen swimmer works toward Paralympic goal
Aspen Shelton, 17, is legally blind. But in the water, she feels no restrictions. Watch this video on YouTube
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Dublin to Host 2018 World Para Swimming Allianz Euros
From 13th – 19th August Dublin, Ireland will be hosting the 2018 World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships. Watch this video on YouTube
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U.S. Paralympics Swimming Mourns The Loss Of 14-Year-Old Grace Bunke
Bunke was a beloved teammate for U.S. Paralympics Swimming. Her brave, strong fight against cancer did not go unnoticed by teammates, friends and family. Several teammates would honor Bunke’s fight against cancer by writing GRACE on their hands. “Today is a very sad day for the entire Paralympic community,†said Julie Dussliere, vice president of…