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Three USMS Members to be Inducted Into International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame
Maurine Kornfeld, Walt Reid, and Jurgen Schmidt will be inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame at the United States Aquatic Sports convention on Sept. 28 in Jacksonville, Fla.
‘You Can’t Beat … Open Water Swimming’: USMS Members Enjoy Three National Championships in One Week
Stephanie Lemmons and Megan Tosh were among the 15 or so swimmers to compete in the three open water national championships in the Pacific Northwest in July.
Open Water or Pool Swimming? Both is Better.
Triathletes and other open water competitors savor the summertime, looking forward to escaping chlorine by churning through waves under bright blue skies. They believe the scenery, the freedom, and the wonder of water without walls offer a fantastic ...
A Test of Fortitude
A friend’s New Year’s resolution of “Do something that scares you” motivated me to enter the Sixth Annual City Mile meet on Feb. 25. As the race approached, I asked myself, “What am I thinking?” It seemed like such...
Four Alternative Accessories You Should Have
Here are four ideas for swimming accessories you may want to consider.
Spring Nats Competitor Hagen: ‘Swimming Has Perhaps Saved Me’
During one of my PTSD therapy sessions, I was asked to visualize a calm, soothing environment. The picture I put in my mind was of swimming in a pool with only the sound of rushing water over my ears and soothing bubbles passing in front of my eyes, ...
2018 Capt. Ransom J. Arthur M.D. Award Recipient: Ed Tsuzuki
For his contributions, Ed Tsuzuki has been named the 2018 Capt. Ransom J. Arthur Award M.D. recipient, an award that goes annually to a volunteer who has done the most to further the objectives of Masters Swimming.
'I Can Swim': Swimming at Spring Nationals an Important Goal
If you had asked me five months ago, “Are you going to swim at Spring Nationals?” I would’ve laughed. I didn't consider myself a poor swimmer, but the qualifying times were out of my league and I had no interest in proving to myself...
Bozeman Masters Follows Its Master Plan for ALTS Lessons
Although putting together adult learn-to-swim lessons can seem difficult for a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group, Bozeman Masters made it look easy. Extensive planning was key and has helped make a lasting impact. Club members taught 40 peo...
