Fountain of Youth read>>
Researcher Explores Relationship Between Swimming and Aging
by Raena Alexis Latina
Whether you call it four score, eight decades or even 29,200 days, if you're an American female, that's your average life expectancy. Men have on average 77.56 years to fill. How will you spend your time? Engaging in regular exercise is proving essential to a longer, healthier life. Swimming seems just the ticket.

Tales From The Deep End read>>
How Masters Swimmers Can Become Ambassadors for the Sport
by Margaret Schauer >>> Photos by David Balch
Masters swimmers and other lap swimmers have been known to, err, get in each other's way. But such moments need not end in a negative fashion, or leave you with an "us versus them" feeling. With a little patience and flexibility -- and a good working knowledge of lane etiquette -- it's easy to take the high road and become an ambassador for Masters swimming.

FINA World Masters read>>
Aquatic Competitors Anticipate FINA Masters Championships
by Mike Ashley
The XI FINA World Masters Championships take California by storm Aug. 4-17, with swimmers, divers, synchronized swimmers and water polo competitors descending on Stanford University's Avery Aquatic Center near San Francisco.

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One Hour Swim Produces 13 Records

USMS Short Course Nationals Preps Many for Worlds
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Five Fast Facts: 400 IM

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Taper Time!

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Stay Safe This Summer

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Take Charge of Asthma

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Contact Lenses and Swimming Don't Mix

'Super Oxygenated' Water Research Teests Placebo Effect

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