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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.
Italian swimmer Sara Curtis shattered the 50-meter backstroke world record and became the first Black athlete to hold an individual long-course swimming world record. Her blazing 26.63-second swim in Paris marks a historic breakthrough in a sport working to become more diverse.
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.
Johannes Liebmann, a 19-year-old German swimmer, just became the first person ever to swim 1500 meters freestyle in under 14 minutes and 30 seconds. The teenager demolished the world record by nearly four seconds, delivering the biggest single jump in this record in 25 years.
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."
Summer McIntosh shattered the oldest women's swimming record on the books, breaking a mark that stood for nearly 17 years and that experts called impossible to beat. The Canadian teen now holds four world records and is eyeing five golds at the 2028 Olympics.
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.
Marrit Steenbergen just broke a world record that stood for seven years, swimming the 100m freestyle faster than any woman in history. The Dutch champion's achievement marks a thrilling moment as swimming records continue to fall in 2026.
Four swimmers just shattered a world record, and for two veteran athletes on the relay, it was their first time experiencing that magical moment. Van Mathias, who came out of retirement for this chance, says at his age he still feels like the rookie on Team USA.
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.
Maya Merhige just conquered the brutal Strait of Gibraltar in under four hours, putting her one swim away from becoming the youngest person ever to complete the elite Oceans Seven challenge. Every stroke she takes honors cancer patients, raising over $190,000 in ten years.
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.
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