# Parapan-Pacific swimming competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/parapan-pacific-swimming-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-08T07:40:45.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

The Parapan-Pacific swimming competition in Walnut, United States, saw a strong debut for the Brazilian delegation. The 16-member team, composed of athletes who previously medaled at the 2025 World Championships, secured four medals in the opening stages, including two golds and two silvers.

Notable performances included Lídia Cruz, who set a new Americas record in the 150m medley S4 with a time of 2min56s31 to earn gold, and Gabriel Bandeira, who secured gold in the 200m freestyle. Patrícia Pereira and Samuel Oliveira also contributed to the medal count with silver finishes in the 150m medley and 50m butterfly, respectively.

The tournament was established by the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan to provide high-performance competition for non-European nations during years without World Championships or Paralympic Games.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Brazil wins four medals at Parapan-Pacific swimming debut

Brazil earned four medals, including two golds and two silvers, on the opening day of the Parapan-Pacific swimming competition in Walnut, USA, with Lídia Cruz setting a new Americas record.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-wins-four-medals-at-parapan-pacific-swimming-debut

### 2026-08-30: Fernando Pimenta wins two world titles as Alessandra Oliveira sets swimming record

Fernando Pimenta won two gold medals at the World Canoeing Championships, while Brazilian swimmer Alessandra Oliveira set a world record at the Parapan-Pacific competition in the United States.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandra-oliveira-sets-world-record-at-parapan-pacific

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