paraswimmer
Disabled competitive swimmer
A paraswimmer is a competitive swimmer with a physical, visual, or intellectual disability who competes in Paralympic or para-sport events.
Classifications group paraswimmers by functional ability to ensure fair competition: She trained for years before qualifying as a paraswimmer for the national team.
Without prescribed technique
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
stroke · kick · turn · dive · start · streamline · breathing · pacing
Collective fund or basin
- lapsComplete track circuits
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- strengthPower to exert force
endurance · stamina · fitness · workout · intervals · resistance · coach · program
Disabled elite sports competitor
- medalistCompetition award recipient
- competitorOne striving against others
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- sprinterShort-distance racing specialist
relay · team · coach · training · classification · SB · scholarship · sponsorship
Manufactured replacement body part
- tapperOne who strikes lightly
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- amputationSurgical limb removal
- inclusionBeing made part
freestyle
Without prescribed technique
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
medley · stroke · kick · turn · dive · start · streamline · breathing · pacing · drafting
pool
Collective fund or basin
- lapsComplete track circuits
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
strength · endurance · stamina · fitness · workout · intervals · resistance · coach · program · periodization
Paralympian
Disabled elite sports competitor
- medalistCompetition award recipient
- competitorOne striving against others
- championTop competitor, or advocate
sprinter · relay · team · coach · training · classification · SB · scholarship · sponsorship · ambassador
prosthesis
Manufactured replacement body part
- tapperOne who strikes lightly
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- amputationSurgical limb removal
heats
Increases temperature
records · qualifying · timings · splits · finish · judges · lane · disqualification · seeding · ranking
goggles
Sealed protective eyewear