U.S. Masters Swimming

💌 This note makes our heart swim with joy❣️

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This sounds wacky but trust us

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If you know of pools or locations in your area that would be perfect for establishing a new USMS club, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback is invaluable in helping us find the right spots to support and grow our swimming community. 

Drop your suggestions in the comments below! We appreciate your input as we strive to better serve YOU! 😃

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Congrats on the WORLD RECORD! 🤯

Courtney Bartholomew, 31, swam a record-breaking 58.98 in the 100 SCM backstroke last December. She says she was elated but that she can’t wait to see what she does in 2026.

While competing at the University of Virginia in 2015, the Great Bay Masters Swimming, Inc, member set an American record in the 100 SCM backstroke. She then took an eight-year break from swimming before joining Masters. Her advice?

”Join for the people,” she says. “You will gain friendships you would have never had without USMS. I love going to practice and attending our team events outside the pool.”

Way to go, Courtney! Your journey is an inspiration to us all, and we hope to see you at Spring Nationals!

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Health goals ACHIEVED ✅

After a 40 year break, Gleen Yates, age 60, lost 40 pounds from swimming, he decided to get back into the water. The North Carolina Masters Swimming member lost 40 pounds and is feeling great after swimming 360,000 yards last year.

Now, he’s excited about what he hopes to accomplish in 2026, which includes competing in Spring Nationals this April in Greensboro, North Carolina.

”I’m dedicated to meeting even more friends, improving my times, and getting back to building muscle,” he says. “A big shoutout to my coach, Greg Shannon, and the YMCA for their support on this journey.”

Keep it up, Glenn!

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Congrats to Lizzi Smith on this amazing honor!

The Hill Country Aquatics Masters member was named to the U.S. Paralympic National Team once again. She’s a three-time Paralympian who has won a silver and two bronzes.

“Being named to the 2026 US Para Swimming National Team is a huge honor,” Lizzi says. “This is my 14th national team nomination, and I’m extremely grateful for all parts of the journey that’s brought me here. I’ve learned a lot about longevity in sport through Masters swimming. I’m excited to keep training with Hill Country Aquatics Masters in Austin, Texas, as I build toward LA28!”

Good luck, Lizzi!

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Looking for fun ways to spice up your swim practice? Try these unconventional ways to use your swim equipment.

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USMS record-breakers AGAIN! 🤯

Club Tribe re-broke their own 72-99 800 SCM freestyle relay record last November with a blazing-fast time of 8:02.93. From left to right, their relay was Marko C. Zerunyan (24), Peter Brukx (25), Fernando Andres Martin (25), and Willem A. Goedecke (25).

”There’s no better way to bring back the joy in swimming than to swim fast with your friends,” Brukx says.

We couldn’t agree more!

(Note: The relay’s age group is the cumulative age of all swimmers on the relay.)

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Let’s celebrate Presidents Day by honoring some of the past swimmers in the White House. Did you know all of them?

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