Kay Burton: Sport NSW Masters Athlete of the Year
Winner Announced: Kay Burton – Masters Athlete of the Year
At the awards dinner held on 24 November, we are delighted to share that our very own Kay Burton from Blue Mountains Phoenix was awarded the winner of the Masters Athlete of the Year category.
At 86 years of age, Kay continues to embody passion, dedication, and excellence in Masters Swimming. Over the past year, she has proudly represented her club at every level of competition — from Club and State meets to the National and World Championships.
In August, Kay represented Australia at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore, delivering an extraordinary performance that included four gold medals in the 100m Breaststroke, 100m Butterfly, 200m Individual Medley, and 400m Individual Medley — also setting two NSW State Records in the process.
Between October 2024 and September 2025, Kay broke an astounding 11 records, including:
- 2 Australian Short Course National Records
- 4 NSW Short Course Records
- 5 NSW Long Course Records
At the 2025 National Championships in Melbourne, she continued her success with 8 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze medals.
Kay’s remarkable achievements highlight her technical brilliance, longevity, and unwavering commitment to the sport. Her success on national and international stages firmly establishes her as one of Australia’s most accomplished Masters swimmers and an inspiration to athletes of all ages.
We congratulate Kay on this well-earned honour and celebrate her exceptional contribution to Masters Swimming.
