Swimmer, 99 - Broke three World Records...

Mark Noetzel

Swimmer, 99, just broke three world records in 100-plus age group

‘I never really felt special, but now I’m starting to get a tiny bit proud of myself,’ said Betty Brussel

By Sydney Page

January 25, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. EST

Betty Brussel holds gold medals she won last year. Last weekend, she broke three world records. (Hannah Walsh)

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Betty Brussel took up competitive swimming in her mid-sixties. Now 99, she has won hundreds of medals — and just broke three world records in her age group.