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Events & Competitions

Tom Shields picks up double duty for summer job

Competing in the butterfly events is not an easy chore in the United States, not with Michael Phelps ruling the stroke for more than a decade, and looking to maintain …

Written by: Arena 3 July '16

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Events & Competitions

His Spot Secure, Tom Shields seeks a Double In Butterfly Events

In some ways, Tom Shields will be racing pressure-free on Saturday night. With a berth to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro collected earlier in the week in the 200 …

Written by: Arena 2 July '16

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Fitness & Wellness

Fitness at the Beach, part 2 – Sports to try on your beach holiday

If your holiday takes you to the beach this summer, there are many fun sports that you can do, both in and out of the water, to stay in shape. …

Written by: Arena 1 July '16

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Events & Competitions

Cammile Adams Perseveres To Prevail In 200 Butterfly In Omaha

As a little girl, Cammile Adams chose to contest the 200 butterfly for a simple reason: With few competitors in the event, it was her best chance to win a …

Written by: Arena 1 July '16

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Events & Competitions

As Tom Shields Defends Butterfly Turf, Cammile Adams Rises Above Drama

As the United States Olympic Trials reached their midway point on Wednesday, ARENA athletes had the opportunity to both celebrate, and exhale with a sigh of relief. Simply, it was …

Written by: Arena 30 June '16

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Events & Competitions

Little Pool To Big Pool: Tom Shields Is Flying High

There was a time in Tom Shields’ career when the little pool was his primary domain, the superb underwater skills of the California-Berkeley athlete a huge help in capturing NCAA …

Written by: Arena 29 June '16

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Events & Competitions

His Ticket For This Summer Punched, Connor Jaeger Hungry To Eat Up 1500 Free

It’s never easy to follow up a momentous performance. The adrenaline is still flowing, and routines can be thrown off. So, when Connor Jaeger found a way to notch an …

Written by: Arena 28 June '16

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Connor Jaeger at US Swimming Trials 2016

Events & Competitions

Connor Drops a Jaeger-Bomb En Route to 400 Freestyle Victory At Omaha 2016

Maybe Connor Jaeger should go by the nickname, “The Technician,” because the American distance ace put together the perfect race at Omaha 2016 on Sunday night, winning the 400 freestyle …

Written by: Arena 27 June '16

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Just for Women

Getting Back in Shape After Pregnancy

Getting back in shape after pregnancy isn’t always easy, but with good exercise and nutrition habits the pounds will come off and your fitness will return. It’s no secret that …

Written by: Arena 24 May '16

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Events & Competitions

arena swimmers finish Europeans top of the medals table

arena concluded the European Aquatics Championships with 30 gold medals – 72% of the total number available – 19 silvers and 25 bronze. Stand out performances included Gregorio Paltrinieri, who …

Written by: Arena 23 May '16

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