11 Records Set at U.S. Masters Swimming Summer Nationals Day 4
Georgia Masters member Mike Gaw donated a kidney to his mom, who watched him swim Saturday in their hometown, while three FINA Masters world records fell.
Anthony Ervin Logs 4th Race of Season at 2019 Masters Nationals
In addition to Ervin’s swim, day two of the meet saw multiple USMS and FINA masters records fall in the 50 free and 200 back.
Katarzyna Wilk Hits 22.45 50 Free For Masters National 25-29 Record
David Sims was among the record breakers on the final day of U.S. Masters.
95-Year-Old Lamb, Polish Olympian Wilk Among Record Setters At Masters
Polish Olympian Katarzyna Wilk broke a U.S. Masters National Record on Saturday.
15 Records Fall On Day 2 Of Masters Spring Nationals
Willard Lamb broke his second record of the meet on day 2 at Masters Nationals in the 95-99 age group.
World Records Fall in Bunches on Days 2 and 3 Masters Worlds
Many famous international swimmers competed on days 2 and 3 of FINA Masters Worlds. Noriko Inada (above) was a Japanese Olympian, turned a USMS swimmer posted the fastest times in the 200 back and 50 fly.
95-year old sweeps Freestyle records en route to 1500 World Record
95-year old Willard “Wink” Lamb wasted no time obliterating the 1500 record, which had been in place since 1999.
173 Records Broken In One Meet
Anyone who has competed in the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way Washington knows that is one of…
5 of Our Favorite Nutrition Tips from Masters Swimmers
If you’ve recently started swimming, or have been participating in this powerful sport for years, there’s a chance that you may need a refresher on just what to eat to stay in top form.
Why Cool Down Exercises and Recovery are So Important for Swimmers
Part of a total performance swimming plan is recovery and the cool down exercises that you do after working out. Let’s focus on a few reasons why this step is critical to maintaining optimal performance.
5 Nutrition Tricks for Top Notch Swimming Performance
With all of the fad diets, training tips and random suggestions from gym salespeople, it’s hard to know what nutrition tips work best for swimmers. Here are a few that will keep you in top shape for your next meet.
How Iron Helps Swimmers with Their Performance
When it comes to nutrition for competitive swimmers, we often hear about protein and carbs. But what about all of the other nutrients, like iron, that swimmers need to compete as a top athlete?
Foods To Avoid On Race Day
Race day is no different from the rest of the season, but there’re some foods to avoid on race day that you might otherwise be able to enjoy now and then
Nutrition for Teenage Swimmers: How Much Protein is Right?
In addition to the significant amounts of food they require for training, adolescent swimmers have higher energy and nutrient needs than mature swimmers. Adolescents are still growing and developing, and growth requires proper nutrition and extra calories.
Laura Val is One of the Best Masters Swimmers in the World
Beyond holding records in almost every category, she recently broke the World Record in the 200, 400, and 800 meter freestyles on her way to the World Record in the 1500 at a meet at the San Francisco Olympic Club.
