Read more1Trans Tahoe Relay 2025 Results & Recap: Top Teams, Rivalries, and What’s Next22 July 2025 Trans Tahoe Relay 2025 Results & Recap: Top Teams, Rivalries, and What’s Next July 21, 2025 Race‑Day Overview At sunrise on July 19, more than 230 relay teams and solo swimmers dove into Lake Tahoe’s 64+ °F water at Sand Harbor, Nevada, to begin the 11‑mile crossing to Skylandia Beach, California. ...
Read moreTexas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against USMS for Transgender Participation; USMS Responds18 July 2025Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against USMS for Transgender Participation; USMS Responds Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that a lawsuit has been filed against United States Masters Swimming in regards to how the organization conducted its 2025 Spring National Champinships. The ...
Read moreGuest Editorial: One Team Woven From a Single Thread - Including Transgender, Non-Binary and Queer Swimmers16 July 2025One Team Woven From a Single Thread: Including Transgender, Non-Binary and Queer Swimmers By Kerri Nicole McCaffrey - Guest Editorial “Diversity (in USA Swimming) is an issue right now…we need to develop coaching and athlete heroes that are of a diverse nature so that we can attract those athletes m...
Read moreWhy Does Masters Swimming Continue to Grow? Fitness, Community and Adaptability are Key Reasons10 July 2025Why Does Masters Swimming Continue to Grow? Fitness, Community and Adaptability are Key Reasons Before the sun rises each morning, hundreds of pools across the country open their doors for swimmers – but not the ones you might expect. Instead of college athletes or energetic age-group kids, these la...
Read moreGuest Editorial: Toward Fairness - The Future of Transgender and Non-Binary Swimmers07 July 2025Toward Fairness: The Future of Transgender and Non-Binary Swimmers By Kerri Nicole McCaffrey - Guest Editorial “But you have heard me say many times there should be no discrimination. Nobody should be excluded from our competitions. Our sport must be open to everybody.” World Aquatics President, Hu...
Read moreWhy Masters Swimmers are Training Smarter With Zygo 05 July 2025Why 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...
Read more1Beyond the Lane Lines: Finding Joy in Open Water Swimming20 June 2025Beyond 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...
Read moreGuest Editorial: USMS - Do Not Marginalize Transgender Swimmers17 June 2025Guest 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...
Read more3U.S. Masters Releases Interim Policy on Transgender Competitors16 June 2025U.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...
Read more1Guest Editorial: A Lane for Every Woman23 May 2025Guest 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...
Read more13US Masters Swimming Under Investigation After Alleged Trans Athlete Wins Five Gold at Nationals20 May 2025U.S. Masters Swimming is under investigation for allegedly allowing a transgender woman to swim at its 2025 U.S. Masters Spring Nationals in San Antonio. According to reports, a transgender athlete won five women's events at the meet. The swimmer, 47-year-old Ana Caldas, dominated all five races the...
Read more63Guest Editorial: Fairness in Sport is Not Optional - Why USMS Needs to Change Transgender Policy06 May 2025Fairness in Sport is Not Optional: Why USMS Needs to Change Transgender Policy Guest Editorial By Angie Griffin Every morning before the sun comes up, I pull on my swimsuit, lace up my work boots, and head to the pool. I wear a swim cap before work and a hard hat on the job. As a female utility work...
Read more2USA Water Polo National League: Mission (UCLA) Wins 2025 Championship28 April 2025USA 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....
Read more2US Masters Nationals: How Many Records Fell? (Hint: Fast Pool = Fast Times)27 April 2025US Masters Nationals: How Many Records Fell? (Hint: Fast Pool = Fast Times) The 2025 U.S. Masters Swimming Spring Nationals in San Antonio brought the heat this weekend — and we’re not just talking about the Texas sun. With more than 1,700 swimmers on deck, the energy was electric, the races were fa...
Read more2What is the Best Part of Masters Swimming (Take the Poll)27 April 2025What 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...
Read more1Last Minute Gift Ideas21 December 2024Last-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...
Read more1Gift Guide for Masters Swimmers: Black Friday Deals29 November 2024Masters 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. ...
Read more7Coaching Masters Swimming: A Different Sport With Many Needs to Meet27 November 2024Coaching 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...
Read more9 High Protein Snacks for Swimmers on the Go22 November 20249 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...
Read moreUSMS Elects Eight to Board of Directors, Announces Annual Awards22 October 2024U.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 .....