Events & Classes

Para swimming events are integrated into the heats according to consideration times and eligibility criteria.

C Final Allocation

A fixed number of spaces in 50m and 100m C finals are granted to para-athletes as follows:

• 7 or more para-athletes in heats — 4 spaces in C Final
• 5 or 6 para-athletes in heats — 3 spaces in C Final
• 3 or 4 para-athletes in heats — 2 spaces in C Final
• 1 or 2 para-athletes in heats — 1 space in C Final

Para-athletes who qualify for a C final using the above method are seeded by absolute time. Any para-athlete ranked in the top 16 in the heats by absolute time goes into the relevant final they qualify for. Where a para-athlete qualifies for the C final by absolute time, their inclusion does not count towards the para final allocation above.

A maximum of 8 para-athletes can swim per event in morning heats. Where there are more than 8 para entries in an event, the remaining athletes are allocated to the afternoon session, with the highest AGB Para Points scoring entries competing in the morning heats.

There are no para-specific medals or trophies awarded.

Para Consideration Times

Times must have been achieved since 1 January 2025 and may be achieved in either long or short course meets.