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World Masters Championships: RAISING THE BAR.

Authors :
Commings, Jeff
Source :
Swimming World; Jul2008, Vol. 49 Issue 7, p12-15, 4p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article covers the XII FINA World Masters Championships held April 18-24, 2008 in Perth, Western Australia. Swimmers from nearly every continent competed in the seven-day event where 54 world records fell. In the 800 free event, Suzanne Heim-Bowen won in the 50-54 age group. Timothy Shead earned two world records in the 200 IM and 200 breast. Sweden's Hellas Masters team consisting of four swimmers whose average age was 70, won the 200 freestyle relay event setting a new world record.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00397431
Volume :
49
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Swimming World
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
32824277