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U.S. Masters Swimming U.S. Masters Swimming is a national governing body that promotes health, wellness, fitness, and comp We hope to see you in the water soon.
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10/20/2026

Everything you need to know about starts.

10/20/2026

Ever seen Tarzan butterfly?

"You don't realize how delicate your balance system is until it goes offline." For Mindy Carpenter, 50, simply standing ...
10/18/2026

"You don't realize how delicate your balance system is until it goes offline."

For Mindy Carpenter, 50, simply standing on the starting blocks at Spring Nationals in April was a victory in itself. Representing Georgia Masters, Mindy’s journey began with a terrifying medical emergency in February when she woke up to a world spinning out of control.

Diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, Mindy’s balance system was essentially "offline" because of an inflamed vestibular nerve. Her recovery was a grueling, slow process. She moved from being unable to sit upright for 20 minutes to finally getting back in the pool for just 200 yards of kicking.

Mindy had to completely rebuild her stroke, often training with a snorkel because her body would "short circuit" when she tried to breathe to her injured left side. Freestyle was a challenge, but she found her rhythm in breaststroke.

At Spring Nationals, Mindy tackled the 200 breaststroke, an event she had never raced before. Despite the nerves and the long road to recovery, she earned a medal!

"Getting to the starting blocks at nationals is not something I take for granted," Mindy says.

She credits her success to the support of her 16 teammates and her coach and best friend, Laura, who remained patient and encouraging throughout her comeback.

Congratulations, Mindy, on showing us the true meaning of perseverance and on a fantastic meet!

10/17/2026

Cal Beattie, 92, has found the fountain of youth: “I swim at least one meet per month. It keeps me young.”

He started racing five years ago but won silver medals at Spring Nationals in the 50, 100, and 200 freestyle. Cal now has his sights set on a big milestone.

”My goal is to swim when I’m as old as Frank Manheim [age 95],” Cal says. “I know I’ve got a few more years to go. He’s my hero!”

Congratulations, Cal, on an incredible weekend and for proving that it’s never too late to start.

10/16/2026

We’ve been called out…

10/16/2026

Send this to your running friends.

10/15/2026

See you on deck.

10/15/2026

Fun relay start drill, satisfaction guaranteed.

10/14/2026

The two freestyle drills you must do from two-time Olympian Cullen Jones.

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8388 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 221
Sarasota, FL
34238

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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