Swimming at the 1996 Summer Paralympics consisted of 168 events, 87 for men and 81 for women. Because of a tie in the men's 100 m freestyle S4 event, a total of 169 bronze medals were awarded.
An unidentified Australian swimmer at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games
An unidentified Australian swimmer at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Paralympics comprised a total of 169 events, 91 for men and 78 for women. Swimmers were classified according to the extent and type of their disability.
Australian swimmer Amanda Fraser competes in the S7 200IM at the 2000 Summer Paralympics.
Australian swimmer Siobhan Paton on the gold medal podium for her win in the 100 m freestyle S14 at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. Paton won six gold medals at these games.