Category: Masters
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100-Yr-Old Swimmer Sets New World Records — And Isn’t Stopping Any Time Soon | Inspire More
If you think you are too old to learn a new sport, practice a certain activity, or even break a world record, it’s time to think again. When Helena, Montana resident Charlotte Sanddal retired at 73, she decided to try a new sport: swimming. Fast forward to the present and 100-year-old Charlotte hasn’t stopped swimming…
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99-Year-Old Competes at Us Swimming Masters Summer Nationals in Richmond | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Willard Lamb, 99, of Oregon was set to swim multiple events, including the 100m backstroke
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Wanna Swim Like Olympian Matt Grevers? Try These Four Backstroke Drills | U.S. Masters Swimming
U.S. Masters Swimming Level 2 Coach Jeff Cummings walks us through five-time Olympic medalist Matt Grevers three best backstroke drills. Try these three drills a try, you might feel something like an Olympian too!
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Cuba’s Elderly Swim Again After Lifting on Restrictions | Reuters
A group of elderly swimmers in Cuba said that the loosening of restrictions after two years had given them a new lease on life.
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FINA Confirms New Dates for the FINA World Masters Championships 2022
FINA has today announced that the 19th FINA World Masters Championships 2022 in Kyushu, Japan, have been rescheduled for 2-11 August 2023. Â
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Swimming – Open Turns for All Strokes | U.S. Masters Swimming
Today we’re going to be talking about open turns. Open turns are the most common turns for swimmers, and the proper motions and timing take a lot of practice. Recreational swimmers default to open turns over flip turns. It is one of the most important skills to perfect if you compete in many different events…
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Improve Your Breaststroke Pull “Outsweep” – Swim Technique | U.S. Masters Swimming
Learn the proper breaststroke pull “outsweep” technique for efficiency and quicker strokes. Reduce drag and gain power with this tip!