Sport

From Nazi occupation to world records, 99-year-old swimmer Betty Brussel shows no sign of stopping

Dutch-Canadian swimmer broke three records last week in British Columbia ahead of a documentary on her life being released later this year

99-year-old world record holder Betty Brussel. Photograph: Hannah Walsh, whose documentary on Brussel's life with fellow film-maker Emma Puchniak will be released later this year
99-year-old world record holder Betty Brussel. Photograph: Hannah Walsh, whose documentary on Brussel's life with fellow film-maker Emma Puchniak will be released later this year
Mary Hannigan
Fri Jan 26 2024 - 06:00

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Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times