310 world records in one year: How fast are you allowed to get older?
More than 150,000 analysed results and 310 new Masters world records in 2025 alone: international Masters data show impressively how long athletic performance can be maintained.
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50,000 one-hour races show when endurance really declines more sharply with age
An analysis of 40 years of Masters swimming finds a surprisingly long linear decline in performance—and different turning points for women and men.
Ageing backwards? Why older female Masters swimmers are closing the record gap
An analysis of the 2023 and 2024 Masters World Championships shows an unusual trend: older women moved closer to age-group records than men did.
Swimming for the brain? What research in older adults really shows
A recent systematic review finds evidence of cognitive, psychological and physical benefits of swimming—but also significant research gaps.
Budapest 2027: Masters and world elite truly side by side for the first time
At the 2027 World Championships, Masters and elite competition are set to be fully integrated into the same major aquatics period for the first time—with more than 8,000 Masters athletes expected.
Masters athletes as a model for healthy ageing
A recent review shows why older competitive athletes are so valuable for ageing research: training does not stop performance decline, but it can substantially reduce it.
Masters world records: Performance at every age
Masters swimming now has a comprehensive international record system covering almost all classic swimming events.
How does age change swimming performance?
Ageing affects athletic performance—but not in the same way in every event or at every age.
World record at 105: Masters without an age limit
Masters swimming shows impressively that athletic performance does not have a fixed expiry date.