Swimming News






New star is born as Elliott claims gold on day of upsets in Montreal

By Gary Anderson

August 17 - Australia's Maddison Elliott caused an upset when she won the 100 metres freestyle to beat America's Jessica Long at the IPC World Swimming Championships in MontrealAustralia's Maddison Elliott was one of a number of competitors to claim unexpected victories on day six of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Swimming Championships at the Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, as she won gold in the women's S8 100 metres freestyle ahead of hot favourite Jessica Long of the United States.

Records not staying intact for Long at IPC Swimming World Championships

By James Crook

Jessica Long won her third world title in Montreal in world record time todayAugust 16 - Records tumbled once again on day five of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships at the Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal with Jessica Long of the United States setting the trend after completing a hat-trick of gold medals with a world best time in the women's 100 metres butterfly S8.