2025 Masters Swimmer of the Year

The Masters Swimmer of the Year Award recognises excellence in competitive performance across a calendar year and is awarded to the swimmer who accumulates the highest total number of points in competition at World Aquatics–recognised meets. Points are calculated using the current World Aquatics points system and are based on the swimmer’s best five swims during the year, ensuring the award reflects both performance quality and consistency across events. It highlights not only individual success, but also the commitment to excellence that inspires fellow members and showcases the strength and depth of Masters Swimming competition nationally.

Congratulations to Dorothy Dickey, Doncaster Dolphins, VIC, on being named MSA’s National Masters Swimmer of the Year.

Dorothy joined the Doncaster Dolphins in 1984, not having had a career in swimming until then and it was a a life changing moment. Dorothy nearly always enters the maximum number of events possible at competitions and ploughs through them all, often looking far less fatigued than others many years her junior. Dorothy has broken many World Records in Freestyle over the years. In 2025, Dorothy in her new age group of 95-99, has broken 7 Long Course Masters World Records and 1 Short Course Masters World Record. Dorothy still holds the World Record for the 90-94 yrs 1500 Fr LCM (which she set at the 2020 International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA) Championships which were held in Melbourne. Congratulations Dorothy!