But in Rome, German swimmer Paul Biedermann said the growing attention to the issue made him mad.

VOA: special.2009.08.01

Imagine a swimmer in water over his head You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

"It's all about the suits. It's not about the swimmer anymore."

VOA: special.2009.08.01

An exception is Terence Parkin, a deaf swimmer from South Africa.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10