History of USA Down Syndrome National Swim Team
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Since its creation in 2002, USA has proudly competed at Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation (DSISO) world championships. As the National Sports Organization, USADSS selects the USA Down Syndrome National Swimming Team for regional and world championships.
The next 2 championships are the regional Open European Tri-Games in Italy October of 2021, and the Down syndrome World Swimming Championships in Portugal in October of 2022.
2021 Ferrara, ITALY: 1st Open European Tri-Games Championship
One athlete represented the United States at the 2021Open European Tri-Games Championship. Strict qualifying times and Covid Protocols were in place, and no spectators were allowed. A total of 15 Countries participated including 87 swimmers. USA’s lone swimmer overcame all odds and earned enough individual points to give the USA 8th place overall. USA Swimmers: Katya Vazhenin SEE RESULTS HERE!
2019 Olbia, ITALY: 5th Open European Down Syndrome Swimming Championship
Nine athletes represented the United States at the 2019 Open European Down Syndrome Swimming Championship in Olbia, Italy. Strict qualifying times are required. There were 17 Countries represented with 124 swimmers. USA's 9 swimmers earned enough points to take 3rd place overall! SEE RESULTS HERE!
USA Swimmers: Lauren Bergquist, Luke Drumright, Glenn Donovan, Joey Jurries, Maggie Scherder, Joe Suter, Caitlin Trevor, Alison Van Hossen, Katya Vazhenin
2018 TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA: 9th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championship
USA Swimmers: Mary Borman, Alison Van Hoesen, Lauren Bergquist, Caitlin Trevor, Maggie Scherder, Katya Vazhenin , Joey Jurries, Luke Drumright, Glenn Donovan, Joe Suter, Andres Hernandez, Andy Miyares and Ramon Montero
2016 FLORENCE, ITALY: 1st Trisome Games and 8th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championship
USA Swimmers: Valeria Van Balen, Allison Van Hoesen, Andres Hernandez and Diego Sanguinetti
2014 MORELIA, MEXICO: 7th World Down Syndrome Championship
USA Swimmers: Paavlena Madhivanan, Julie Finlon, Andres Hernandez, Andy Miyares, Ramon Montero, Diego Sanguinetti and Lee Scharf
2012 LOANO, ITALY: 6th World Down Syndrome Championship USA Swimmers: Andy Miyares, Diego Sanguinetti, Andres Hernandez, Lee Scharf and Julie Finlon
2010 TAIPEI, TAIWAN: 5th World Down Syndrome Championship
No USA swimmers
2008 ALBUFEIRA-ALGARVE, PORTUGAL: 4th World Down Syndrome Championship
USA Swimmers: Danielle Wilkinson, Rachel Parker, Michelle Sullivan, Rachel O’Brien, Andy Miyares, Lee Scharf, Todd Eisinger, Matthew Jensen and Roger Kappersser
2006 LIMMERICK, IRELAND: 3rd World Down Syndrome Championship
USA Swimmers: Andy Miyares, Matthew Jensen, and Michael Plappert
2004 DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA: 2nd World Down Syndrome Championship
No USA swimmers
2002 READING, ENGLAND: 1st World Down Syndrome Championship
USA Swimmer: Andy Miyares
