Wheelchair Sports NSW
SWIMMING
Swimming has its origins in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. However, now the races are among the most popular and competitive in Paralympic sport. Swimming is open to athletes from all disability groups. Events are divided into three classifications - visually impaired, athletes with a physical disability (functional) and athletes with an intellectual disability. Swimmers compete in one of 14 classifications depending on the type of disability and their functional ability. No prostheses may be worn during competition.