Master Athlete of the Year Nominee – Betty Brussel
February 26, 2024
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February 26, 2024
Nominee for the Sport BC 2023 Master Athlete of the Year
Sidney – We are pleased to announce the nomination of Betty Brussel as one of the three finalists for the 2023 Master Athlete of the Year award presented by Sport BC.
What Inspires You About This Athlete?
At her remarkable age, Betty is an inspiration to all—many of us can only hope to remain as active as she is in our nineties.
She still mounts the starting blocks and dives in at the beginning of races—a feat many younger swimmers choose to avoid. Not only does she compete in sprint events, but she also tackles demanding distances such as the 400m and 800m, events that many wouldn’t dream of attempting. Betty swims backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle.
Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious. She is incredibly “gung-ho” when she swims and is especially passionate about relay events. As Zone 4’s go-to anchor swimmer, it is a true delight to watch her close out a relay with power and determination—she always finishes strong.
Betty’s indomitable athletic spirit is matched by her unwavering drive. She continues to set goals for herself in the pool, refuses to let obstacles deter her, and carries a “go for it” attitude that shows she believes she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.
Betty will turn 100 in 2024, and her goal is to break all the records in the 100–104 age group. It’s a mission that inspires not only her swim mates, but all master athletes across disciplines.
