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Woman, 95, breaks five more swimming world records

Woman, 95, breaks five more swimming world records

Summary

Jane Asher, a 95-year-old woman from south London, broke five world records in her age group for swimming. Asher has been swimming competitively for decades, achieving over 100 Masters swimming records throughout her career. She continues to compete and aims for more records in future events.

Key Facts

  • Jane Asher is 95 years old and lives in south London.
  • She recently broke five swimming world records in her age group.
  • Asher holds over 100 Masters swimming records, where Masters refers to swimmers over the age of 25.
  • She has been honored with a British Empire Medal and is in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
  • Despite her age, Asher plans to compete in Budapest for another potential world record.
  • Her swimming career has taken her to countries like the US, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, France, and Spain.
  • Asher attributes her success to the support of friends and family throughout her life.

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