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Why Masters Swimmers are Training Smarter With Zygo 

Why Masters Swimmers are Training Smarter With Zygo  A new game-changing swim tech is here — and everyone’s talking about it. When we first introduced readers to Zygo’s underwater bone-conduction headphones in our feature Zygo Underwater Headphones for Swimmers, the positive response was instant — a...

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Beyond the Lane Lines: Finding Joy in Open Water Swimming

Beyond the Lane Lines: Finding Joy in Open Water Swimming Swimming doesn’t have to be a sport that ends after the club or college days. Thanks to its low-impact nature and wide-ranging health benefits, it's one of the few sports that can be enjoyed well into adulthood. It also provides an opportunit...

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Guest Editorial: USMS - Do Not Marginalize Transgender Swimmers

Guest Editorial: USMS - Do Not Marginalize Transgender Swimmers By Kerri N McCaffrey Dear Swimming World Community, I am a transgender Masters swimmer and have competed in various genders and age groups over my lifetime. Currently, I am 61 years old. Starting around 1995, I began taking hormones and...

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U.S. Masters Releases Interim Policy on Transgender Competitors

U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) has initiated an interim policy on gender categories at sanctioned swim competitions, specifically looking into transgender participation. At the USMS Spring Championships in April, a transgender swimmer won several races. There was some backlash about the previous polic...

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Guest Editorial: A Lane for Every Woman

Guest Editorial: A Lane for Every Woman By Jennifer Rines (Guest Editorial) I’m a transgender woman writing in response to Angie Griffin’s recent editorial. Like Angie, I swam in the women’s 45-49 100 breaststroke in San Antonio. Like Angie, I believe that every swimmer deserves a lane — and that th...

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USA Water Polo National League: Mission (UCLA) Wins 2025 Championship

USA Water Polo National League: Mission (UCLA) Wins 2025 Championship The 2025 USA Water Polo Men’s National League Championships wrapped up with a dramatic day of finals action at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California. UCLA captured the National League crown in thrilling fashion over The O....

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What is the Best Part of Masters Swimming (Take the Poll)

What is the Best Part of Masters Swimming (Take the Poll) Masters Swimming has long provided the opportunity for swimmers to not become swammers. Once a high school or collegiate career comes to an end, swimmers can turn to Masters to remain connected to a sport that holds a special place in their l...

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

Last-Minute Gift Guide for Swimmers, Coaches, and Parents Swimmers live and die by the clock—whether it’s hitting their splits or making intervals. With the holidays speeding closer, it’s time to dive in and find last-minute gifts! Here are trending gift ideas to delight swimmers, coaches, and paren...

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Gift Guide for Masters Swimmers: Black Friday Deals

Masters swimmers are some of the most dedicated athletes, balancing the demands of swimming with busy work, family, and social lives. Whether they’re training for a competition or simply staying in shape, they put in the hard work—often enduring long hours in the pool and intense recovery sessions. ...

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Coaching Masters Swimming: A Different Sport With Many Needs to Meet

Coaching Masters Swimming: A Different Sport With Many Needs to Meet (From the Archive) Commentary by Jason Tillotson When we think of swimmers and the American swimming community, we think of early morning practices, a full day of school or work then a return to the Olympic-sized ice box for an aft...

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9 High Protein Snacks for Swimmers on the Go

9 High Protein Snacks for Swimmers on the Go Holiday travel or hustle and bustle got you on the go?  Having access to high protein snacks can be a challenge.  Protein helps keep your energy levels up and muscle recovery. Try some of these grab and go, high protein snacks - great for the car, the pla...

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USMS Elects Eight to Board of Directors, Announces Annual Awards

U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) has concluded its at-large director elections and honored many of its deserving volunteers and coaches during its 2024 annual meeting. Board of Directors Elections The following at-large directors were elected or re-elected for their zones: Samantha Kraft (Breadbasket .....