Additionally, OST places will be distributed by event according to the position of the FINA World Rankings during the qualifying deadline.

[1] Qualification requirements to be included in the Paralympic team is decided upon different classifications based on the degree of impairment an athlete experiences relative to an able-bodied swimmer's speed and performance.

[3] In addition, strokes and events are classified under "sport classes" that have a prefix letter and number.

Swimmers earn points based on how close they are to the world record in their respective qualification.

Morning sessions are for heats while evening ones are for finals and coincided with qualifications for the Olympic team.