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A 95-year-old swimmer from south London just shattered five age group world records, bringing her lifetime total to over 100 Masters swimming records. Jane Asher credits friendship, family tradition, and the pure joy of swimming for her decades of success.
Australian swimmer Sam Short shattered a Pro Swim Series record that stood for eight years, clocking 3:43.49 in the 400-meter freestyle. The world champion's performance moved him to second in global rankings this season.
Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy just shattered a world record that stood for 17 years, proving that unconventional training and perseverance can rewrite the history books. His 20.88-second swim in the 50-meter freestyle erased a mark from swimming's controversial "supersuit era."
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh just became the first woman to break 54.5 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly, crushing her own world record by nearly three-tenths of a second. Her stunning 54.33-second swim puts her more than a full second ahead of every other woman in history.
Jane Asher just shattered five world swimming records at age 95, bringing her lifetime total to 100. The great-grandmother credits the water for keeping her healthy, happy, and inspiring others to stay active.
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Jane Asher just shattered five world swimming records at age 95, proving it's never too late to make waves. The London grandmother credits the water for keeping her young and her friends for keeping her going.
Jane Asher just added five more world records to her collection of over 100, proving that age is just a number when you love what you do. The great-grandmother of six credits swimming for keeping her healthy, happy, and surrounded by friends who push her to keep going.
Two teenage swimmers from Romania just shattered world records by racing backstroke in freezing water at the European Ice Swimming Championships. Their team brought home 19 medals total, marking Romania's strongest showing ever in this extreme sport.
Jane Asher has shattered over 100 world swimming records and shows no signs of slowing down at age 95. The great-grandmother's secret? A love of water that keeps her happy, healthy, and always looking forward to the next race.
The University of Virginia women's swim and dive team just made NCAA history by winning their sixth consecutive national championship, something no team has ever accomplished before. They dominated the competition with a record-breaking 589 points and 36 first-team All-American honors.
A world record swimmer encountered a pod of orcas in shallow waters during his 820km journey along New Zealand's coast. The magical moment happened while Jono Ridler swims to raise awareness about stopping harmful fishing practices.
Age proved to be just a number as Masters swimmers around the world shattered 310 records in 2025, with performances ranging from competitive sprinters in their 40s to a 95-year-old backstroke champion. The achievements showcase how passion for swimming transcends every stage of life.
Cameron McEvoy just shattered one of swimming's most untouchable records, proving that age is just a number. The Australian olympian broke a world record that stood since 2009, swimming faster than anyone thought possible without banned suits.
British swimmer Jane Asher just celebrated her 95th birthday by shattering five world records at a swim meet she's attended nearly every year since 1992. The International Swimming Hall of Famer now holds over 100 world records across four decades of competition.
A small university swim team just had the best performance in their program's history, with two athletes breaking records they didn't think would fall for years. The Niagara Purple Eagles proved that dedication and teamwork can rewrite the record books.
Jameson Curtis shattered the 50-yard freestyle world record by nearly two seconds while swimming with a football helmet. The Forney athlete's creative challenge turned heads and set a new bar for unconventional athletic achievements.
A humpback whale just shattered the world record by swimming over 9,300 miles from Brazil to Australia, stunning scientists who thought whales always returned to the same breeding grounds. Thanks to tourists and researchers uploading tail photos to a global database, this incredible discovery shows nature still has surprises up its sleeve.
Retired Olympic champion Mary T. Plant just crushed a world swimming record at 61, proving it's never too late for a comeback. The butterfly legend who set records as a teenager is now setting them again four decades later.
A team of four underclassmen just rewrote University of Iowa swimming history, breaking a school record that's stood for years. Even better, one athlete set two records in a single race.
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Andy Donaldson is attempting to become the first man to hold the world record for swimming 34 miles down Australia's crocodile-packed Ord River. The 35-year-old ultramarathon swimmer, who already holds three world records, began his longest solo challenge yet on April 28.
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