Category: Masters
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Backstroke Swimming Pull | Tip 7 | Effortless Arm Recoveries | U.S. Masters Swimming
The key to an effective arm recovery is transitioning from the end of your pull to the beginning of your recovery with a minimal loss of hand speed. This allows you to swing your arm into your recovery rather than lift it.
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The Impacts of Backstroke Swimming on Your Body | U.S. Masters Swimming
Swimming backstroke is a terrific form of exercise because it uses many of your body’s muscles and it can burn a substantial number of calories, between 400 and 600 per hour depending on your effort level.
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102-Year-Old Swimmer Among Competitors at US Masters Swimming Championship in Mission Viejo | NBC Los Angeles
“I have no idea,” said Maurine Kornfeld when asked how times she’s competed. This year is Kornfeld’s 13th Masters. But that’s not the most impressive part. “I’m counting toes and fingers,” said Kornfeld. “I think it’s 102?” Kornfeld is 102 years old. Read NBC Los Angeles
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Oldest Swimmer To Compete At The US Olympic Swim Trials Reignites Her Love For The Sport | KCAL News
While 46-year-old Gabby Rose didn’t make it to the Paris Olympic Games, she made a big statement about what was possible. Alys Martinez reports.
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Kelly Clarkson Meets 99-Year-Old Woman Smashing Swimming Records | The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kelly meets Betty Brussel, a competitive swimmer breaking numerous world records at 99 years old! Betty dials-in and shares how starting her competitive swimming career in her late 60s has proved to others it’s never too late to start something new. Pilot Pen awards Betty $1,000 for her amazing achievements. Watch the Paris Olympics Opening…
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46-Year-Old Woman Makes History as the Oldest Person to Qualify for Olympic Swim Trials | KCAL News
Gabby Rose is training to make her third Olympic team. The June Olympic trials are in Indiana.
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Mohamed Marie the Syrian Swimmer | UNHCR Egypt
13 years into the Syrian war, we honor the resilience of brave refugees like Mohammed Marei, who had to leave their home country behind. At 53 years old, Marei isn’t just a swimmer and a triathlete, he’s also a swim instructor, training Syrians and Egyptians in Cairo. He embraced sports at a time of hardship,…
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Elderly Swimmer Completes Australia’s Longest Open Ocean Swim Unassisted | 9 News Australia
64-year-old marathon swimmer Dean Summers has become the first person to complete Australia’s longest open ocean swim unassisted.
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4 Common Backstroke Mistakes Swimmers Make | U.S. Masters Swimming
USMS Level 2 Coach Tony Dual explains how to fix the four most common backstroke mistakes!