Courtesy: Kelly Palace
Extraordinary isn’t a robust sufficient phrase to explain the performances of Ellen Reynolds in 2024. Reynolds, new to the Ladies’s 60-64 age group in 2024, has set an unprecedented 26 Masters World data this yr between Lengthy Course and Quick Course Meters, solidifying her legacy as one of many biggest Masters swimmers in historical past. She’s additionally been part of 5 world-record-setting relays as a member of Workforce Redbird Masters.
Reynolds, who was a current visitor on Champion’s Mojo: The Masters Swim Pod, stated she began Masters swimming in her 40s and attributes her success to twenty years of consistency, self-discipline, and adaptableness. “It’s taken me 10 to twenty years to get to the place I’m now,” she shared. “I simply work as exhausting as I presumably can on no matter it’s I wish to do.”
Her data span a exceptional vary, from the shortest sprints, just like the 50 backstroke and fly, to the grueling 1500-meter freestyle, showcasing her versatility. Regardless of her spectacular achievements, Ellen stays humble and centered on having fun with the game. “If I needed to cease swimming tomorrow, I believe I’d be good.”
One of many extra fascinating stats is that Ellen holds a world file in each occasion besides the 50 free, 50 breast, 100 breast, and 200 fly. And he or she didn’t simply break these world data—she demolished them by giant margins.
Balancing a demanding profession as a pediatric surgeon along with her swimming, Ellen simply retired in September after 25 years within the discipline. Her work ethic as a surgeon typically influenced her method to swimming. “No guardian needs me to return out from an operation and say, ‘Oh, I obtained drained, I can’t do it.’ I apply that very same dedication to my swimming.” This yr, Ellen isn’t simply grateful for her quick swimming. She stated, “I’d wish to say thanks to all the volunteers working the swim meets. I couldn’t have performed it with out them!”
To listen to extra about her coaching and preparation for such a feat, you’ll be able to hearken to her Champion’s Mojo Podcast interview right here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1273526/episodes/15702527-world-record-setter-and-surgeon-ellen-reynolds-raises-the-bar-ep-255.mp3?obtain=true.
Ellen Reynolds’ World File-Breaking Achievements in Masters Swimming (2024)
Lengthy Course Meters (LCM)
- 100 Freestyle: 1:03.70 (08-25-24)
- 200 Freestyle: 2:16.57 (08-22-24)
- 400 Freestyle: 4:48.61 (08-25-24)
- 800 Freestyle: 10:16.64 (07-06-24)
- 1500 Freestyle: 19:10.59 (07-06-24)
- 50 Backstroke: 32.68 (07-07-24)
- 100 Backstroke: 1:10.22 (02-28-24)
- 200 Backstroke: 2:30.58 (02-27-24)
- 200 Breaststroke: 3:00.11 (03-02-24)
- 100 Butterfly: 1:08.24 (08-24-24)
- 200 Particular person Medley (IM): 2:32.30 (07-27-24)
- 400 Particular person Medley (IM): 5:30.07 (03-03-24)
Quick Course Meters (SCM)
- 100 Freestyle: 1:01.80 (12-06-24)
- 200 Freestyle: 2:13.66 (05-24-24)
- 400 Freestyle: 4:42.58 (05-25-24)
- 800 Freestyle: 9:43.40 (12-08-24)
- 1500 Freestyle: 18:47.25 (05-26-24)
- 50 Backstroke: 31.55 (05-26-24)
- 100 Backstroke: 1:07.82 (04-21-24)
- 200 Backstroke: 2:25.55 (04-20-24)
- 200 Breaststroke: 2:51.23 (04-20-24)
- 50 Butterfly: 30.18 (12-07-24)
- 100 Butterfly: 1:07.79 (05-25-24)
- 100 Particular person Medley (IM): 1:09.11 (05-24-24)
- 200 Particular person Medley (IM): 2:28.63 (04-19-24)
- 400 Particular person Medley (IM): 5:22.55 (12-07-24)
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