Steve Prescott, our New Zealand South Island Manager was unstoppable at the World Masters in Doha. He won gold in the Men’s 3000m Open Water 70 – 74 age group (47:20.70), a particularly impressive victory given he snapped his Achilles tendon in January.

The 2024 World Aquatics Masters Championships took place from 23 February to 3 March in Doha, Qatar. The New Zealand Masters team brought home an array of medals and New Zealand Records.

Swimming New Zealand shared, ‘Prescott continued his fine form in the pool, taking out the Men’s 1500m Freestyle 70 – 74 age group to win his second gold of the championships. He backed this up with a 4th in the Men’s 800m Freestyle 70 – 74 age group whilst breaking a NZ Record by nearly 30 seconds to set the new mark 11.28.82. Prescott rounded out his championships with a bronze in the Men’s 400m Freestyle 70 – 74 age group.’ Continue reading on the Swimming New Zealand website.

Irene Smith, New Zealand Operations Manager, said, “Steve is a legend both in and out of the pool and an inspiration to us all. His incredible triumphs at the World Masters Championships in Doha injury or not, highlight his resilience and dedication.”

Congratulations to Steve and the entire New Zealand Masters team for their outstanding performance on the global stage.