Team Ireland announced for World Para Swimming European Championships
The Irish team that will compete at the World Para Swimming Open Championships was announced today. The five-person team will compete from 16-22 May at the Penteada Olympic Pool Complex in Funchal, Madeira. This event will serve as a key opportunity for some athletes to hit Minimum Qualification Standard times (MQS) for Tokyo 2020, while […]
Turner through to this evening’s final on the last day of the IPC European Open Swim Championships
Nicole Turner was the third fastest in her heat this morning to book her slot in the final of the Women’s 50m Butterfly S6 final on day seven of the IPC European Open Swim Championships. The talented 13-year-old, who has had a fantastic week to date, swimming a number of Personal Best (PB) times and […]
Three PBs for Ireland while Keane and Turner book their spots in this evening's finals
Three Irish swimmers secured Personal Best times in the pool this morning during the heats at Day 6 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships, while Ellen Keane and Nicole Turner booked their slots in this evening’s finals. First into the water for Ireland was 14-year-old Barry McClements in Heat 1 of the Men’s 100m […]
Ireland’s Nicole Turner wins European silver medal on Day Two of Championships
It was a big day today for 13-year-old Nicole Turner from Co. Laois as she secured her first major medal when she won silver in the 200m Individual Medley SM6 final this evening. The talented young star booked her spot in the final earlier today, after an incredible swim in the heats saw her achieve […]
Four Irish swimmers through to this evening's finals at IPC European Open Swim Championships
Five Irish swimmers were in action in the opening heats of this morning’s IPC European Open Swim Championships, with four of these achieving slots in this evening’s finals. First into the pool was Nicole Turner in the Women’s 200m Individual Medley SM6 heats. The Laois native swam a phenomenal six-second PB time of 3.18.79 to […]
IPC European Open Swim Championships Day 1 Round Up – Incredible swim from Ailbhe Kelly sees her claim yet another PB
Ireland’s Ailbhe Kelly was flying the tricolour high in Funchal, Portugal this evening as she took to the pool in the Women’s 100m Freestyle S8 final. The Castleknock star secured her place in the final earlier on this morning after swimming a Personal Best in the heats in a time of 1.19.03. While the rest […]
Six-strong team to represent Ireland at IPC Swimming European Championships
Six extremely talented swimmers will take to the water in Funchal, Portugal, from May 1st to May 7th to represent Ireland at the IPC Swimming European Open Championships it was revealed today. The Irish team, which is sponsored by Allianz, is made up of World Championship bronze medallist and double Paralympian, Ellen Keane along with fellow […]
Selection Criteria for 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships Published
The IPC Swimming European Open Championships 2016 are set to take place in Funchal, Portugal on April 30th – May 7th.
