When was para swimming introduced to the Paralympics?

Prior to the 1972 Paralympics in Heidelberg, Germany, the International Swimming Training Association for the Paralysed was founded, effectively acting as a Sport Technical Committee. For the Toronto 1976 Paralympics, amputee and vision impaired athletes were included for the first time in the swimming programme.

Who is the governing body for Paralympic swimming?

Paralympic swimming. Paralympic swimming is an adaptation of the sport of swimming for athletes with disabilities. Paralympic swimmers compete at the Summer Paralympic Games and at other sports competitions throughout the world. The sport is governed by the International Paralympic Committee.

How many swimmers are on a Paralympic relay team?

For example, a relay team for a 34 points freestyle relay may consist of two S8 swimmers and two S9 swimmers (9 + 9 + 8 + 8 = 34), or an S10 swimmer and three S8 swimmers (10 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 34) Updated to 2016 Summer Paralympics.

Who is the most decorated Paralympian of all time?

History. Swimming has been part of the Paralympic programme since the first Games in Rome in 1960 and has seen the number of athletes and countries take part increase every four years since. The USA’s Trischa Zorn is the sport’s most decorated Paralympian having won 32 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze medals between 1980 and 2004. At…

Can a para swimmer compete in the World Championships?

Para swimming is open to male and female athletes in all eligible impairment groups who compete in backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle, medley and relay events. Competition opportunities include the Paralympic Games every four years, biennial World Championships and biennial or quadrennial regional Championships.

Is there an International Federation for para swimming?

World Para Swimming, under the governance of the International Paralympic Committee, acts as the international federation for the sport and is based in Bonn, Germany. Para swimming is open to male and female athletes in all eligible impairment groups who compete in backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle, medley and relay events.