"After you've had a swim, you get out and you just feel, 'oh, I can go anywhere'. My mother was English and her mother taught her to swim in the sea. It's sort of part of the family history."
"I'm watching what the others are doing because I never go too fast. Pacing is the most important, especially in these long swims."
"I didn't realise that they were proud. I'm pleased. I feel grateful. I'm so lucky. I've had the right parents, I've had the opportunities."
Jane Asher, a 95-year-old swimmer from south London, has broken five age group world records, adding to her 100 Masters swimming records. She emphasizes the health benefits of swimming and is preparing for her next competition in Budapest. Asher's swimming journey began in Zambia and has taken her worldwide. She attributes her success to the support of friends and family, expressing gratitude for the opportunities she has had throughout her life.
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