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New Year, New Technique: Here’s How to Fix What’s Ailing Your Stroke

January 8, 2018

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By Scott Bay, United States Masters Swimming Congratulations on finishing a year of swimming and starting another. The flip of the calendar gives you a perfect opportunity for some introspection, specifically ...

The One Thing You Should Do Before Early Morning Swim Practice

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October 6, 2017

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By Steph Saullo Many Masters swimmers spend their early-morning hours before work in the pool. Some skip a preworkout meal, others take a few minutes to gobble something when they wake up. So, which is best...

Male swimmer with practice gear mid stroke.

Embrace Racing in Practice

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October 3, 2017

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By Mark Johnston Racing in practice is an important training tool to prepare you for meets The touch pads are in and the scoreboard is lit. After our typical meet warm-up, Rich Abrahams and I are ready to r...

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Endless Pools Partners with Masters Swimming Canada

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February 26, 2017

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Endless Pools, the leading manufacturer of swim-in-place technology, has committed to Masters Swimming Canada (MSC) with a new agreement to advance the shared goals of the two organizations. “We applaud MSC ...

Ontario Masters Swimmers Cleared to Compete

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January 31, 2017

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Swimming Canada has released a statement on behalf of themselves, Masters Swimming Canada, and Swim Ontario on how they’re going to allow Masters Swimmers to participate in sanctioned provincial, national, and ...

Top Five Reasons to Swim in a Masters Meet

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January 3, 2017

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Are you thinking about swimming in a Master meet, but always seem to hesitate before you sign up? Here are the top five reasons you should follow through for that next event and start competing! ...

Swimmers frown at outsourcing plan for Palo Alto’s Rinconada Pool

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December 28, 2016

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By Gennady Sheyner David Levinson has been swimming at Rinconada Park in Palo Alto, CA for 40 years, and he credits the pool for keeping him "healthy and fit." Levinson, 66, also credits the coaching he has...

Masters Swim group in Washington swims for exercise and fun

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December 28, 2016

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By Evan Caldwell Steve Fogg hadn’t swam competitively for 50 years. That changed in November when the 68-year-old Camano Island, Washington resident joined a handful of local aquanauts in the Stanwood Caman...

Australian John De Vries claims medals and record at Pan Pacific Games

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December 19, 2016

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Fresh from claiming four gold medals at the Pan Pacific Masters Games, Lane Cove Masters Swimming Club member John De Vries already has his eyes set on next year’s Nationals. De Vries returned from the Gold ...

Rachel Cobia named Alabama State Games’ top female athlete

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December 16, 2016

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She was 45 years old and competing in a swim meet for the first time since she was in high school. "I was a little nervous at first, getting on the blocks. Maybe a lot nervous," said Northport's Rachel Cobia...