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Fifteen studies were selected for further analysis. A qualitative evaluation of the studies based on the Quality Index (QI) was performed by 2 independent reviewers. The studies were thereafter classified into 3 domains according to the reported data: performance (10 studies), energetics (4 studies), and biomechanics (6 studies). The selected 15 articles included in this review presented low QI scores (mean score, 10.47 points). The biomechanics domain obtained higher QI (11.5 points), followed by energetics and performance (10.6 and 9.9 points, respectively). Stroke frequency (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">SF<\/jats:italic>) and stroke length (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">SL<\/jats:italic>) were both influenced by aging, although <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">SF<\/jats:italic> is more affected than <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">SL<\/jats:italic>. Propelling efficiency (\u03b7<jats:sub>\n                              p\n                           <\/jats:sub>) decreased with age. Swimming performance declined with age. The performance declines with age having male swimmers deliver better performances than female counterparts, although this difference tends to be narrow in long-distance events. One single longitudinal study is found in the literature reporting the changes in performance over time. The remaining studies are cross-sectional designs focusing on the energetics and biomechanics. Overall, biomechanics parameters, such as <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">SF<\/jats:italic>, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">SL<\/jats:italic>, and \u03b7<jats:sub>\n                              p\n                           <\/jats:sub>, tend to decrease with age. This review shows the lack of a solid body of knowledge (reflected in the amount and quality of the articles published) on the changes in biomechanics, energetics, and performance of master swimmers over time. The training programs for this age-group should aim to preserve the energetics as much as possible and, concurrently, improve the technique. Training sessions should feature a higher percentage of technical drills with the goal of enhancing the swim technique. 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