From Olympic silver medalist to prison inmate and now Masters record holder, Scott Miller is embracing an unlikely second chapter in the sport.
Loof threw down a time of 24.61 in the SCM 50 freestyle, breaking the women’s 40-44 world record while also going under the existing 35-39 mark.
37 records fell at the 2026 U.S. Masters Nationals, led by Larry Day’s six-record haul (2 on Sunday), as long-standing marks tumbled in Greensboro.
Day three of the 2026 United States Masters Swimming national Championships saw 13 national records set, the most of any day so far.
Former Cal Bear Reece Whitley made his Masters Nationals debut on Friday, swimming the men’s 100 breaststroke in 52.28 to win the 25-29 event.
More than 2,000 swimmers are competing at the USMS Spring Nationals, including 12-time Olympic medalist Jenny Thompson, as four records were broken on day 1.
Nearly 800 swimmers will compete at the Masters Nationals in Brisbane, led by Olympic champion and 50 freestyle world record holder Cameron McEvoy.
Day, 75, set three individual USMS records in the men’s 75-79 age group in the 50 fly (27.76), 100 fly (1:03.33) and 100 IM (1:07.58).