U.S. Masters Swimming
U.S. Masters Swimming is your source for swimming expertise. We are a national organization that provides organized workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are open to all adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their life through swimming.
U.S. Masters Swimming
A world record for your birthday?! 🎉
On his 72nd birthday, Jeff Boatright joined his Sarasota Sharks Masters teammates Rick Walker (75), Karen Einsidler (69), and Fay Lachney (64) to set a world record in the mixed 280-319 4 x 200 SCM freestyle relay with a time of 10:13.23.
”Setting records as a Masters swimmer is always a highlight for us,” Jeff says. “We train regularly to stay fit and compete to have some fun, so setting a world record is really just a nice, special achievement on top of what we already enjoy. We are so thankful that we can still swim and excel competitively as we age.”
The Sharks held the record but lost it in May to a team from Japan. They SHATTERED that team’s record by 25 seconds.
(Note: All records are subject to verification.)
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Olympian Erik Hochstein SHATTERED two AQUA Masters world records in early October, setting new short course meters records in the 50 freestyle (24.01) and 100 freestyle (53.32). Erik, 57, says swimming helps with aging and longevity and that he trains as if he’s preparing for the Olympics again because he lives for competing.
Way to go Erik!
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Swimmer’s body. Yes, it’s a thing. 😉
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Swimming has the power to heal.
After competing in college, Swim Fort Lauderdale member Bryanna Lacey, 28, took a seven-year break from swimming, a stretch that included the death of her husband. Returning to the water reignited her sense of community and offered emotional balance during a difficult time.
”It was like stepping back into a familiar world, but with a newfound appreciation for the healing power of swimming that now holds a new meaning,” she says.
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Congratulations to Diane Mueller, 91, for setting a USMS record in the 200 SCM butterfly! 🎉
She admits she was “so surprised” when she found out at the meet that her time of 11:20.57 was a new record. They even paused the meet to announce what she had done.
Diane, a member of New Mexico Masters Swimming, didn’t start competing until she was 72, but once she did, she was hooked.
"I love swimming butterfly,” she says. “It has such a great rhythm, completely different from the other strokes."
She also enjoys powerlifting for her bone health, something she’s been doing for about 10 years.
Way to go, Diane! We can't wait to see what records you'll break next. 💪
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USMS Spotify Wrapped 2025 Stats.
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We love stories like this!
Southeastern Area Masters Swimming member Abbey Beckman-Green, 36, had a kidney transplant nine years ago and has found strength and purpose in the pool since returning to swimming. In 2023, she won five gold medals at the World Transplant Games and five more this year.
”Being able to swim brings me to tears,” she says. “It’s less about the sport and more about being a positive example for others. Keep fighting, stay strong, and believe in a brighter tomorrow. Your best days are still ahead.”
We can’t wait to see what more Abbey can do in the water.
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We are still waiting… 💀
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Congratulations to Seth Baetzold!
After years of prep, the Minnesota Masters Swim Club member finally made his dream of swimming the 21-mile English Channel a reality. He completed his swim in July in 11 hours and 23 minutes.
”My journey of the English Channel crossing had many set backs and a windy path, but I persevered,” he says. “I believe the journey is as important as the reward of finishing the accomplishment.”
But his swim was also about giving back to his local community. Seth raised $350 for the North St. Paul Food Shelf, a cause close to his heart since his youth as a Boy Scout.
Now he’s looking forward to circumnavigating Manhattan (28.5 miles) and taking on the Santa Barbara Channel (23.5 miles). Good luck, Seth!
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Fullerton FAST Masters Team with a WORLD RECORD! 🤯
Calvyn Justus (age 29), Ethan Luc (age 25), Sid Kao (age 27), and Sean Kao (age 31) broke the AQUA Masters world record in the 200 SCM/LCM freestyle relay in the 100-119 age group with a time of 1:29.28 earlier this month. They split 21.78, 22.04, 23.32, and 22.13, respectively.
"The world record has been something we've been looking to break for 11 months after learning that our time from last year didn't count as a world record," Sean says. "Although our cumulative age fell within the 100-119 age group category, it didn't count because one of us was 24 years old. We're proud that we didn't give up, trained hard for a year, and achieved the goal we set out to achieve."
We can't wait to see them break some more records in the future.
(Note: All records are subject to verification.)
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