Paralympics
The Paralympic Games is an international competition among each nation’s elite athletes with physical disabilities and is second in size only to the Olympic Games. The Paralympic Games follow the Olympic Games at the same venues and facilities. The Paralympic Games have been contested since 1960 and now feature competition in 19 sports. The Paralympic Games offers competition to athletes who are blind or visually impaired, to athletes with amputated limbs or similar impairments, to athletes with spinal cord injuries and athletes who have motor impairments due to cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, or stroke. In certain sports, athletes with other physical disabilities may also compete.
Jimi Flowers Named 2009 Disability Swimming Coach of the Year…
Former USA Swimming National Team Coordinator and U.S. Paralympics National Team Manager and Coach Jimi Flowers was honored today as the 2009 Disability Swimming Coach of the Year at the Aquatic Sports Convention in Chicago. Flowers is receiving the award following his passing in early July of this year.
Former USA Swimming National Team Coordinator and U.S. Paralympics National Team Manager and Coach Jimi Flowers was honored today as the 2009 Disability Swimming Coach of the Year at the Aquatic Sports Convention in Chicago. Flowers is receiving the award following his passing in early July of this year.
Melissa Stockwell Represents Team USA as Flag Bearer for the Closing Ceremonies
American swimmer Melissa Stockwell has been selected by the US delegation as flag bearer for the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. Stockwell, who lost her left leg to a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq, is the first veteran injured in Iraq to compete on the US Paralympic Swimming Team.
American swimmer Melissa Stockwell has been selected by the US delegation as flag bearer for the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. Stockwell, who lost her left leg to a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq, is the first veteran injured in Iraq to compete on the US Paralympic Swimming Team.
2008 Beijing Paralympic Games Classification System for Paralympians
The 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games are September 6 through 17. The Paralympics use the same venues as the Olympics, so the backdrops for the events will look familiar to anyone that followed the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The foreground - the athletes - may look quite different. Paralymians compete based on a classification system.
The 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games are September 6 through 17. The Paralympics use the same venues as the Olympics, so the backdrops for the events will look familiar to anyone that followed the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The foreground - the athletes - may look quite different. Paralymians compete based on a classification system.
2008 Beijing Paralympics Games Swimming
A FINA standard eight-lane 50m pool is required for competition at the Paralympic Games. Events are conducted as heats for eight competitors per class and with the fastest eight swimmers per class competing in the finals.
A FINA standard eight-lane 50m pool is required for competition at the Paralympic Games. Events are conducted as heats for eight competitors per class and with the fastest eight swimmers per class competing in the finals.
2008 Beijing Paralympics Swimming
The Paralympic Games is an international competition among each nation’s elite athletes with physical disabilities and is second in size only to the Olympic Games. The Paralympic Games follow the Olympic Games at the same venues and facilities. The 2008 games are in Beijing, 6 - 17 September.
The Paralympic Games is an international competition among each nation’s elite athletes with physical disabilities and is second in size only to the Olympic Games. The Paralympic Games follow the Olympic Games at the same venues and facilities. The 2008 games are in Beijing, 6 - 17 September.
2008 Paralympics Video Coverage
US Paralympics is pleased to announce that Universal Sports is providing multiplatform broadcast coverage of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. The groundbreaking U.S. broadcast will premiere September 6 on UniversalSports.com and October 8 on Universal Sports TV, followed by a special presentation of the events on NBC on October 18.
US Paralympics is pleased to announce that Universal Sports is providing multiplatform broadcast coverage of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. The groundbreaking U.S. broadcast will premiere September 6 on UniversalSports.com and October 8 on Universal Sports TV, followed by a special presentation of the events on NBC on October 18.
Athletes Nominated for 2008 US Paralympics Swimming Team
The U.S. Olympic Committee's Paralympics division announced today the 38 swimming athletes (20 male and 18 female) that have been nominated to represent the U.S. at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. US Paralympics Team Head Coach Julie O’Neill said the team includes incredible athletes and will be competitive in Beijing.
The U.S. Olympic Committee's Paralympics division announced today the 38 swimming athletes (20 male and 18 female) that have been nominated to represent the U.S. at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. US Paralympics Team Head Coach Julie O’Neill said the team includes incredible athletes and will be competitive in Beijing.
American Records Highlight Day Two US Paralympics Swimming Trials
Competition finished Friday evening at the 2008 U.S. Paralympics Swimming Trials with several U.S. Paralympics swimmers earning new American records. Justin Zook was a standout of day two of the competition capturing a couple of American records in the 100m backstroke (S10) with a time of 1:02.06 as well as the 50m freestyle (S10) with a time of 25.34.
Competition finished Friday evening at the 2008 U.S. Paralympics Swimming Trials with several U.S. Paralympics swimmers earning new American records. Justin Zook was a standout of day two of the competition capturing a couple of American records in the 100m backstroke (S10) with a time of 1:02.06 as well as the 50m freestyle (S10) with a time of 25.34.
International Paralympic Committee
The Paralympics are elite sport events for athletes from six different disability groups. They emphasize, however, the participants' athletic achievements rather than their disability.
The Paralympics are elite sport events for athletes from six different disability groups. They emphasize, however, the participants' athletic achievements rather than their disability.
IPC Swimming
Swimming races are among the largest and most popular competitive events in the Paralympic Games. The swimming events are open to athletes with all types of impairments and, while competing, no prostheses or assistive devices may be worn.
Swimming races are among the largest and most popular competitive events in the Paralympic Games. The swimming events are open to athletes with all types of impairments and, while competing, no prostheses or assistive devices may be worn.
Records Are Broken On Final Day Of 2008 US Paralympics Swimming Trials
The U.S. Paralympics Swimming Trials concluded Saturday with a total of 10 American records and two world records broken on the final day of competition. Female Swimmer of the Meet Susan Beth Scott was an overall standout of the competition placing first in the world in the Women’s 400 freestyle (S10) with a time of 4:40.10. Male Swimmer of the Meet Lantz Lamback produced another successful day earning a new American record in the Men’s 100m freestyle (S7) with a time of 1:03.58
The U.S. Paralympics Swimming Trials concluded Saturday with a total of 10 American records and two world records broken on the final day of competition. Female Swimmer of the Meet Susan Beth Scott was an overall standout of the competition placing first in the world in the Women’s 400 freestyle (S10) with a time of 4:40.10. Male Swimmer of the Meet Lantz Lamback produced another successful day earning a new American record in the Men’s 100m freestyle (S7) with a time of 1:03.58
Stockwell’s Record Highlights Opening Day of 2008 US Paralympics Swimming Trials
Day one of the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Trials at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center concluded with several new world and American records being broken. Iraq war veteran Melissa Stockwell (Colorado Springs, Colo.) set a new American record in the Women’s 400m freestyle (S9) with a time of 5:03.08. Stockwell lost her leg to a roadside bomb in Baghdad and said this experience was better than expected.
Day one of the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Trials at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center concluded with several new world and American records being broken. Iraq war veteran Melissa Stockwell (Colorado Springs, Colo.) set a new American record in the Women’s 400m freestyle (S9) with a time of 5:03.08. Stockwell lost her leg to a roadside bomb in Baghdad and said this experience was better than expected.
Swimmer Jessica Long Becomes First Paralympic Athlete to Win AAU Sullivan Award
Swimmer Jessica Long (Baltimore, Md.) became the first Paralympic athlete to win the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, presented to the USA’s best amateur athlete, Wednesday night at an awards ceremony in New York City. Long, 15, won the award after a spectacular year in 2006, highlighted by her performance at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships in Durban, South Africa, in December, where she won nine gold medals and set five world records.
Swimmer Jessica Long (Baltimore, Md.) became the first Paralympic athlete to win the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, presented to the USA’s best amateur athlete, Wednesday night at an awards ceremony in New York City. Long, 15, won the award after a spectacular year in 2006, highlighted by her performance at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships in Durban, South Africa, in December, where she won nine gold medals and set five world records.
Swimmers Nominated for 2007 U.S. Parapan American Swimming Team
The U.S. Olympic Committee's Paralympic division announced today the 15 swimming athletes that have been nominated to represent the U.S. at the 2007 Parapan American Games, Aug. 12-19 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Three athletes on the roster - Kate Gibbs, Susan Beth Scott, and Michael Prout - were part of the U.S. team that competed at the 2006 International Paralympic Committee Swimming (IPC) Swimming World Championships in Durban, South Africa.
The U.S. Olympic Committee's Paralympic division announced today the 15 swimming athletes that have been nominated to represent the U.S. at the 2007 Parapan American Games, Aug. 12-19 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Three athletes on the roster - Kate Gibbs, Susan Beth Scott, and Michael Prout - were part of the U.S. team that competed at the 2006 International Paralympic Committee Swimming (IPC) Swimming World Championships in Durban, South Africa.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, and serves as the International Federation for nine sports, for which it supervises and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions. The IPC is committed to enabling Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and to developing sport opportunities for all persons with a disability from the beginner to elite level.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, and serves as the International Federation for nine sports, for which it supervises and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions. The IPC is committed to enabling Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and to developing sport opportunities for all persons with a disability from the beginner to elite level.
U.S. Swimmers Compete for Spots on Parapan American Team at Can-Am Champs
Jessica Long (Baltimore, Md.) set three world records and Jarrett Perry (Wichita, Kan.) continued to show he's one of the world's best in the backstroke, improving on his world record in the 200m back at the Can-Am Championships, March 16-18 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Jessica Long (Baltimore, Md.) set three world records and Jarrett Perry (Wichita, Kan.) continued to show he's one of the world's best in the backstroke, improving on his world record in the 200m back at the Can-Am Championships, March 16-18 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
US Paralympics - USA Paralympics
US Paralympics, a division of the US Olympic Committee, is dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic sports movement and promoting excellence in the lives of people with physical disabilities.
US Paralympics, a division of the US Olympic Committee, is dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic sports movement and promoting excellence in the lives of people with physical disabilities.
USA Swim Team Adds 12 Medals To 2007 Parapan Am Games Total
The United States swim team turned in their best performance on Wednesday night, the third day of competition at the 2007 Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, picking up 12 medals to bring their overall total to 30 medals.
The United States swim team turned in their best performance on Wednesday night, the third day of competition at the 2007 Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, picking up 12 medals to bring their overall total to 30 medals.
USA Swim Team Wraps Up Swim Competition With 57 Medals At 2007 Parapan Games
After six days of competition and 57 medals later the Parapan American Games came to a close on Saturday night for the United States swim team. The U.S. team picked up an additional 11 medals on the final day of competition to surpass the team’s goal of 54 medals.
After six days of competition and 57 medals later the Parapan American Games came to a close on Saturday night for the United States swim team. The U.S. team picked up an additional 11 medals on the final day of competition to surpass the team’s goal of 54 medals.
USA Swimmer Uhl Swims Way to Gold, Makes Elite USA Swim Team at 2007 Parapan Am
Miranda Uhl entered the fourth night of competition at the Parapan American Games with two goals in mind – to win a gold medal in the 400m freestyle and swim fast enough to make the US Elite swim team. She did both in fine fashion, finishing in a time of 6:11.15. “I had to swim a 6:14 or faster to make the elite team and I finished with a 6:11,” Uhl said. “It was great and I am really excited to win gold and to make the elite team.”
Miranda Uhl entered the fourth night of competition at the Parapan American Games with two goals in mind – to win a gold medal in the 400m freestyle and swim fast enough to make the US Elite swim team. She did both in fine fashion, finishing in a time of 6:11.15. “I had to swim a 6:14 or faster to make the elite team and I finished with a 6:11,” Uhl said. “It was great and I am really excited to win gold and to make the elite team.”
USA Swimmers Continue Medal Haul At 2007 Parapan Am Games
The United States swim team continued its medal haul on Tuesday night at the Aquatic Center Maria Lenk in Rio de Janeiro. They added another nine to the overall U.S. medal count, which stands at 32, and brings the total swimming medals to 18 for the 2007 Parapan Am Games.
The United States swim team continued its medal haul on Tuesday night at the Aquatic Center Maria Lenk in Rio de Janeiro. They added another nine to the overall U.S. medal count, which stands at 32, and brings the total swimming medals to 18 for the 2007 Parapan Am Games.
2007 Parapan Am Games USA Swimmers Capture Nine Medals
The United States swim team added to the overall U.S. medal count on opening day of competition capturing nine medals at Aquatic Center Maria Lenk at the 2007 Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The U.S. medal count currently stands at 15.
The United States swim team added to the overall U.S. medal count on opening day of competition capturing nine medals at Aquatic Center Maria Lenk at the 2007 Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The U.S. medal count currently stands at 15.
2007 Parapan Am Games Swimming: USA Swimming's Dynamic Duo 1-2 on Fifth Day
The dynamic duo of Miranda Uhl and Casey Johnson saved the best for last on the fifth day of competition at the ParaPan American Games in Rio de Janeiro going one-two in the 200m individual medley.
The dynamic duo of Miranda Uhl and Casey Johnson saved the best for last on the fifth day of competition at the ParaPan American Games in Rio de Janeiro going one-two in the 200m individual medley.
Paralympic swimmers break three world records at 2007 Summer Can-Am Championship
Three elite Paralympic swimmers broke world records at the Summer Can-Am Championships held in Vancouver, British Columbia, July 14-16. Kelley Becherer (Sheboygan, Wis.) broke the world record in the S13 Women’s 50m backstroke with a time of 34.16. Ashley Owens (Stockbridge, Ga.) set a new world record in the S10 Women’s 200m freestyle with a time of 2:19.51 and Jarrett Perry (Wichita, Kan.) set a new record in the S9 Men’s 200m backstroke with a time of 2:18.55.
Three elite Paralympic swimmers broke world records at the Summer Can-Am Championships held in Vancouver, British Columbia, July 14-16. Kelley Becherer (Sheboygan, Wis.) broke the world record in the S13 Women’s 50m backstroke with a time of 34.16. Ashley Owens (Stockbridge, Ga.) set a new world record in the S10 Women’s 200m freestyle with a time of 2:19.51 and Jarrett Perry (Wichita, Kan.) set a new record in the S9 Men’s 200m backstroke with a time of 2:18.55.