Masters Swimming is an ideal aerobic activity for seniors that provides major health and social benefits. Studies show it improves cardiovascular health, preserves cognitive function, and prevents falls. It is also a very low-impact sport that puts far less stress on the joints than walking or running.
Think you may be too old to take up Masters Swimming? Check out these inspirational champions and think again!
John Monette Making Waves at 95
CTV News (June 17, 2026) – Senior swimmer John Monette swam his way to four gold medals in the 2026 Canadian Masters Swimming Championships. Training four times a week, John has overcome a stroke and knee replacement surgery and remains an advocate for staying active at any age.
Betty Brussel Setting Records at 100
The Guardian (January 24, 2024) – Betty Brussel has broken three world records in the 100 to 104-year-old age class. She first took interest in competitive swimming in her mid-60s, when she raced in the British Columbia Senior Games, and she has been setting new records ever since. Over the years, she’s maintained a consistent training regime at the pool, swimming twice a week.