The masters' age group swimmers made for a rewriting of the record books in 2024, with 106 world records set last year in the long course (50m) pool—52 by men, 51 by women, and 3 in relay events.

A Record-Breaking Meet | World Aquatics Masters Championships – Doha 2024 

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The World Aquatics Masters Championships – Doha 2024 helped fuel this barrage of record-setting performances, as 21 masters world records fell last February inside the Qatari Aspire Dome – 10 from men, 8 from women and 3 in the relays.

Short Course Success | Masters Swimmers Shine in the 25m Pool

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In 2024, the 25m pool saw a similar armada of athletes set master-aged world records, with 66 on the women’s side, 52 on the men’s, and 47 in relays.

For the latest masters world records, check out the long course (50m pool) list here and the short course (25m pool) list here.

Looking Ahead: Masters Championships Records and Singapore 2025

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For those targeting putting there in names in the Masters Championships Records at the upcoming World Aquatics Masters Championships – Singapore 2025, you can find this record list here.   

Get Registered | How to Compete at the World Aquatics Masters Championships – Singapore 2025

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Athletes interested in competing at the World Aquatics Masters Championships – Singapore 2025, taking place from 26 July to 22 August 2025, can register here.

Image Source: The fulcrum of the competition venues for the World Aquatics Masters Championships - Singapore 2025: the Singapore Sports Hub (Singapore Tourism Board)

Swimming will take place in the World Aquatics Championships Arena at the Singapore Sports Hub. The World Masters swimming events will run from 7 to 14 August (with a day off on the 9 August for Singapore's National Day). The detailed competition schedule for this Championship can be found here.

Check out the Information Bulletin for the latest information about World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore here.