The 21st edition of the Open Dutch Masters Championships (ODMC) long course kicked off in the brand-new Swimming Centre De Welle in Drachten — and what an opening it was! Swimmers weren’t just competing for medals: numerous Dutch, European, and even World Masters records were broken. From younger masters to swimmers aged 90 and over,…

Session 6 This morning, the women’s 800m freestyle was on the programme. Conny Boer-Buys (W75+) once again started the day strongly, setting a new World Masters Record with a time of 12:57.48. The previous record had been held by Jane Asher since 2006. *”During the warm-up for the 800 free I felt good, but during…

Session 4 This morning, the men kicked off with the 800m freestyle: In the first heat, Willem Putter (M80+) immediately struck gold. His final time of 15:26.98 set a new Dutch Masters record. For the women, the 400m individual medley was on the programme. In the first heat, three Dutch Masters records were set by…

Session 2 This morning, the ladies started with the 400m freestyle: Conny Boer-Buys (W75+) set a Dutch Masters record with a time of 6:32.31. Her split time at the 200m freestyle was also good for a Dutch Masters record: 3:09.37. Lidia van Bon-Rosenbrand (W55+) improved the Dutch Masters record in her age group with a…