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We all have that one tri friend who swims like a sinking brick. Save them.

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We are so grateful for the dedication, passion, and endless support our coaches bring to the pool deck every single day. Help us celebrate these amazing leaders who have won this year's Coach Appreciation Week prize drawings:

Marc Anderson – Minnesota Masters Swimming
Marcia Benjamin – MEMO Masters
Thayer Breazeale – St. Johns County Masters
Chris Carpino – New England Masters
Krisie Melsen – Minnesota Masters Swimming
Stacy Sweetser – New England Masters
Craig West – North Carolina Masters Swimming

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They’re the ones standing on the pool deck, rain or shine, helping our members refine their stroke, push their limits, and believe in themselves.

This week (October 5–11) is Coach Appreciation Week, and we want to celebrate the incredible leaders who make our swimming community what it is. Our coaches are the heartbeat of the Masters experience.

To all our coaches: Thank you for your patience, your expertise, and your unwavering belief in our members. You change lives one lap at a time.

Tag your favorite coach in the comments and tell us one thing you’ve learned from them!

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At five months pregnant, Michelle Rodrigue, 34, decided to do something bold: compete in her first USMS meet, which just happened to be Summer Nationals.

She earned a medal in the 200 freestyle and swam the 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke, proving that athletic goals don’t have to pause during pregnancy. She’s also excited for her future Masters swimmer.

"She's pretty much swimming in there too," Michelle says. "She's gonna be a breaststroker for sure!"

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A new WORLD RECORD at 80!

Congrats to Bev Montrella for her incredible 28:35.86 in the 1500 LCM freestyle. She’s now the oldest woman to break 29 minutes in the race, and also set the USMS record in the 400 LCM freestyle at the same meet.

She says she couldn’t have done it without her teammates.

"Find a team," Bev says. "A group of people who accept and support you and make you smile. I love my team! Without their support, I would not be where I am today.”

Help us congratulate Bev in the comments!

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What practice habit has improved your times?

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What’s the hardest event?

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Congrats to Collette Sappey, 61, on her first AQUA Masters world record!

The Rocky Mountain Regional Masters member went a 28.12 in the 50 SCM freestyle to break the previous record by one one-hundredth of a second. That was also the same margin she broke her first USMS record by a year earlier.

Collette credits embracing a “less is more” mindset, focusing on events that bring her pure joy, and leaning on her training partners who prioritize laughter and rest for helping her set her records.

We can’t wait to see what you do next!

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Sometimes all it takes is saying yes to one challenge.

When Abhay Ambadkar, 46, joined the Tualatin Hills Barracudas, he was looking to build the swimming skills needed for a triathlon. Less than a year later, he decided to take on a two-mile relay fundraiser, which required him to swim 9 x 100s.

Not only did he complete it, but he enjoyed it enough to come back the following year and improve his pace. Now, Abhay continues to tackle monthly challenges as he works toward longer triathlon distances and new goals in the water.

Way to go, Abhay!

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