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Kath Johnstone, swimming sensation

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Kath Johnstone was 91 years old when she took part in the World Masters Games in Sydney, Australia, in October 2009. The video captures the mix of competition and camaraderie involved in masters events.

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Roger Robinson, Veterans and masters sport – World championships and masters games, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/video/37834/kath-johnstone-swimming-sensation (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Roger Robinson, published 12 April 2012.