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Rio 2016

Catch up on all the stories from a highly successful Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Para-Swimming

Medaltastic curtain closer for GB

ParalympicsGB ruled in the pool on the final night of action in the Olympic Aquatics Centre with nin medals won.

18 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Relay World record to close day nine

Cashmore achieved her dream of Paralympic gold after helping the 4x100m medley team to victory in Rio.

17 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Brits setup exciting Rio 2016 finale

Abby Kane will be one swimmer to watch tonight as the Brits setup up an exciting night of finals.

17 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Breaststroke bronze for Henshaw

Charlotte Henshaw made every second count as she took women’s S6 100m breast bronze.

16 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Games record for Millward

Stephanie Millward set a new Paralympic record in the pool as ParalympicsGB’s swimmers ensured a strong British representation in tonight’s finals.

16 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Three out of three in the heats

Just three swimmers took to the pool during day eight heats of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and each secured a finals berth.

15 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

GB medals galore in Rio

ParalympicsGB swimmers continued to impress in the pool at Rio 2016 with another eight podium finishes including three gold and a World record.

15 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Quin opens Rio 2016 campaign with Paralympic record

Scott Quin laid down a marker of intent for the 100m Breast SB14 final with a new Paralympic record in his heat.

14 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Medal rush continues in Rio

Matt Wylie brought the curtain down on ParalympicsGB’s sixth day of action in the pool by winning the team's second gold of the evening session.

14 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Golden glory for GB

World records, gold medals and awe as Kindred, Simmonds and Rodgers wrote their name in British sporting history.

13 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Solid swimming secures seven finals

A strong set of performances on day six in Rio saw ParalympicsGB secure finals berths.

13 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Rio rains medals on day four in the pool

The medal rush resumed for on the fourth night of swimming at Rio 2016 as seven medals were won.

12 Sep 2016
Para-Swimming

Simmonds seals final with record

Triple Paralympian Eleanor Simmonds booked a lane in the SM6 200m Individual Medley final as she posted a new games record.

12 Sep 2016