Masters

When it comes to transitioning from the pool to the classroom or work, swimmers (and any athlete who spends time in the water) know the importance of comfort and warmth, especially as the weather cools down. Enter UGG boots—an unexpected but perfect companion for swimmers during the fall and back-t...

The US Masters Swimming Summer National Championships concluded from Mission Viejo California on Sunday. Ther were 35 USMS records set and 19 World Aquatics age group world records set at the meet. Gabrielle Rose led a group of 11 Olympians who competed in the meet, a group that also included  Jeff ...

7 Reasons You Should Get Back Into the Pool As A Masters Swimmer By Alec Scott There is nothing quite like swimming. Once you are done racing competitively at the high school or college level, it can be hard to fill that void. Masters is a great way to get back into it and have some fun along the wa...

5 Reasons to Continue Swimming as a Lifelong Sport By Lianne McCluskey U.S. Masters Swimming has referred to swimming as "the magic pill" for a reason - regardless of an individual's athletic ability, a person can pick up the sport at any time in their life. Here are five reasons why swimming is a w...

5 Reasons Why 'Casual' Masters Swimming is Important Masters swimming is seen by many as a way to continue competing after high school and college. However, most Masters swimmers do not compete in meets. US Masters Swimming estimates that fewer than half of its members compete. Even though these swi...

Imagine this: you're in a tropical paradise, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, sipping cocktails by the pool, indulging in luxurious spa treatments, and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow swim enthusiasts. This isn't just a dream—it's the reality of Ocean Swim Fiji, the ultimate swimcation.  Swimc...

The 2024 United States Masters Swimming (USMS) Spring National Championshisp concluded on Monday from Indianapolis at the Indiana Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI. There were 27 Masters Age Group World Records set at the meet that ran June 20-24. USMS Records Thursday, June 20 Jane Robie, Illinois ...

Durban, South Africa - Durban's Sarah Ferguson may be best known as a record-breaking endurance swimmer, but her motivation for organising the World Ocean Day Swim on June 8 is way more important than "just" providing a quality sports event in Durban for her fellow swimmers. Ferguson has conquered s...

Olympian Djan Madruga, now 65, is Showing That Elite Performance Has Lifelong Potential Djan Madruga (Brazil) recently closed out the World Aquatics Masters Championships in world class fashion, winning five events:   400 Freestyle - 4:53.44 (World Championship Record) 800 Freestyle - 10:05.77 (Worl...

ISHOF Announces Newest Induction Class to Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF) is proud to announce its prestigious Masters Class of 2023. This year ISHOF will be inducting the class of seven (7) honorees from five countries that were s...

The World Aquatics Masters Championships finished in Doha with nearly 2,600 athletes. There were 21 Masters World Records and 91 meet records set. The athletes came from 85 countries and competed in five aquatics disciplines, including the first male solo masters performance in artistic swimming and...

By J.P. Mortenson, Swimming World College Intern. As swimmers, we all have days when we show up to practice and are completely fatigued before even getting in the water. Days when making even the warmup interval is a struggle. Your body just can’t do what you want it to, and you feel like you aren’t...

TYR Renews Partnership with U.S. Masters Swimming, Will Be Title Partner of College Club Champs TYR has renewed its partnership with U.S. Masters Swimming, the organization announced on Tuesday. It includes TYR becoming the title sponsor of the College Club Swimming National Championships, starting ...

Lone Star Masters Claims 15 World Records in Three Days in Meet That Sees 21 Records Fall By Lynn Morrison A year ago, four women of Lone Star Masters rode into the three-day Little Rock LCM/SCM meet in their new 280 age group (combined ages) and swam out with six world records. This year six LSM me...

At 99 years old, Betty Brussel is still in the water two days a week training. The Dutch-born British Columbia resident simply put her love for the sport in an interview with the Washington Post: "When I swim, I feel so happy" At 99, she broke three world records for the 100-104 age group (which she...

When Brian Robbins returned to his old summer league in Atlanta, he was asked if he wanted to direct the adult summer league. He was a little surprised. This wasn't a kids' summer league. It was a new concept for him. "I was like, 'What?' A kickball league or softball league but for swimming. I didn...

Swimming fast enough to set a masters record is an incredible feat. How about six in six weeks? American Kelly Palace completed an incredible six weeks where she set six Masters records in six different events in the 60-64 age group. On Nov. 5, she swam the 1650 freestyle record at the SwimRVA Commo...

There is a certain camaraderie between swimmers and runners. It’s indescribable, but the two cardio-intensive sports often are paired. Many swimmers try to cross-train into running and vice-versa, but find it difficult to adapt to the different mechanics that the other sport demands. The likes of Fl...

Gabby Rose Qualifies for Olympic Trials in 100 Breaststroke at Age 46 A two-time Olympian more than two decades removed from her last international racing experience will return to the U.S. Olympic Trials next year. Gabby Rose has lowered numerous masters world records this year, including six diffe...

5 Strength Training Exercises to Improve Swimming Performance By Kayla Riemensperger Weight training is often a highly debated topic in the world of swimming. While there is no clear-cut right or wrong answer to whether or not weights are beneficial for developing swimmers, many year-round programs ...