Rose Williams (Photo IPC/World Para Swimming)
The Para Swimming World Series Lima 2025 concluded after three days of competition at the Videna Aquatic Centre, bringing to an end an exciting and wide-reaching season that spanned four continents.
Standout performances from Taylor Winnett (S10), Summer Schmit (S9), and Lawrence Sapp (S14) propelled USA to seven golds, while Great Britain’s Rose Williams (S14/SM14) finished with three gold medals and Jendi Pangabean (S9) lead the way for Indonesia with double gold.
The United States once again proved its depth, led by standout performances from Winnett, Schmit, and Sapp.
Winnett (S10) enjoyed a stellar campaign in Lima, claiming three gold medals in the 50m butterfly, 50m backstroke and 100m butterfly, making her one of the most successful athletes of the meet.
Schmit (S9) secured two gold medals — in the women’s 100m and 400m freestyle — demonstrating her versatility across distances and confirming her place among the world’s most consistent swimmers.
Sapp (S14), a Paralympian in the S14 class, added two more titles to Team USA’s tally, winning in the men’s 200m freestyle and 100m butterfly.
Alongside strong supporting performances from Piper Sadowski and Gray Rutledge, the American delegation left Lima as the most decorated team, with seven golds, four silver, and three bronze medals.
Great Britain also finished the season in impressive form, powered by Williams and Ursula Carroll.
Williams (S14/SM14) was the standout performer of the meet, winning three gold medals — in the women’s 200m freestyle, 100m backstroke, and 200m medley. Her consistency throughout the season and dominance in Lima underlined her position among the most complete swimmers on the circuit.
Carroll (SB13) added another layer to Britain’s success with victories in the 100m breaststroke and strong performances across other events. Alongside Evie Lambert and Isabella Haynes, who also reached the podium, Great Britain reaffirmed its tradition of excellence in women’s Para swimming.
Indonesia celebrated one of its strongest international showings to date, confirming its growing status as a regional power in Para swimming.
Pangabean (S9) led the way with double gold in the men’s 50m butterfly and 50m backstroke, while the men’s 50m breaststroke saw a clean sweep for the nation, with Bayu Putra Yuda (SB9), Zaki Zulkarnain (SB9) and M Gerry Pahker (SB6) taking gold, silver and bronze respectively.
On the women’s side, Siti Alfiah (SB6) added a title in the 50m breaststroke, rounding out a strong team effort.
Argentina’s Joaquin Leiva (S9) enjoyed a brilliant meet with two gold medals — in the men’s 50m and 100m freestyle — as well as two bronze medals in the men’s 100m butterfly and 200m medley.
Peru celebrated a memorable home victory as Micaela Apaestegui (S9) won the women’s 50m freestyle in front of local crowd.
