Masters

Last-Minute Gift Guide for Swimmers, Coaches, and Parents Swimmers live and die by the clock—whether it’s hitting their splits or making intervals. With the holidays speeding closer, it’s time to dive in and find last-minute gifts! Here are trending gift ideas to delight swimmers, coaches, and paren...

Masters swimmers are some of the most dedicated athletes, balancing the demands of swimming with busy work, family, and social lives. Whether they’re training for a competition or simply staying in shape, they put in the hard work—often enduring long hours in the pool and intense recovery sessions. ...

Coaching Masters Swimming: A Different Sport With Many Needs to Meet (From the Archive) Commentary by Jason Tillotson When we think of swimmers and the American swimming community, we think of early morning practices, a full day of school or work then a return to the Olympic-sized ice box for an aft...

9 High Protein Snacks for Swimmers on the Go Holiday travel or hustle and bustle got you on the go?  Having access to high protein snacks can be a challenge.  Protein helps keep your energy levels up and muscle recovery. Try some of these grab and go, high protein snacks - great for the car, the pla...

U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) has concluded its at-large director elections and honored many of its deserving volunteers and coaches during its 2024 annual meeting. Board of Directors Elections The following at-large directors were elected or re-elected for their zones: Samantha Kraft (Breadbasket .....

Whether you’re diving into the pool for a rigorous training session, need recovery tools to keep your body feeling its best, or want to maximize comfort at home, we’ve curated a list of the top gear that every swimmer and water enthusiast needs. From high-tech recovery tools to cozy essentials, this...

Swimming is a unique sport that adapts to our changing bodies, supporting fitness and competition. From youth to the golden years, swimming evolves to meet our physical needs at every stage of life. The sport offers the opportunity for competition while also providing the choice of fitness for those...

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 ...