99-year-old breaks world records in swimming.. As of: January 29, 2024, 7:41 a.m CommentsPressSplit Canadian Betty Brussel set three new world records at the age of 99.

The senior, who has achieved a certain reputation among amateur swimmers, is still extremely agile even in her old age. In the 400 meter freestyle, she swam around four minutes faster than the previous record holder. On the same day she also set new best times in the breaststroke and backstroke over 50 meters.