5 Things I Learned from Being Immersed in the Para-Swimming World with Mark Bennett 

The speaker shared insights from coaching para athletes since 2004, emphasizing the need for coaches to understand the para world. They discussed a 2004 experience with an arm amputee athlete disqualified at Paralympic trials and a 2018-2019 athlete who integrated well with peers. The speaker highlighted Braxton's journey, including breaking the American record for the 200-yard fly in 2023 and competing at the national level. They stressed the importance of classification, exceptions, and adapting training methods. The speaker also noted the lack of integration between USA Swimming and US Para Swimming and encouraged coaches to seek resources and support from the para community.