Category: Elite Team

My name is Ryan Stevens… and I am a swimmer

Lake Erie Swim for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis – 1st Attempt. Blackness. There is nothing but blackness. All around me – all I see: blackness. Then for a brief …

Written by: Ryan Stevens 29 April '14 0

Chad le Clos talks relationships

Chad le Clos talks about his relationships with the water, his family, coach and fans.   OVERVIEW Chad Le Clos seared himself on to the consciousness of sports fans across …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 25 April '14 0

How to deal with pre-race nerves

Nerves are something that we all have to deal with at some point in our lives. It’s not the most enjoyable thing to experience but as an athlete it can …

Written by: Hannah Miley 17 April '14 0

Ranomi Kromowidjojo’s 5 tips to a smoother freestyle stroke

Olympic 50m and 100m freestyle champion, Ranomi Kromowidjojo brings us her 5 top tips to a smoother ‘freestyle’ technique. Always make sure that your head remains in line with your …

Written by: Emily 13 April '14 0

Women and success across the generations

OVERVIEW Australians Shane Gould and Cate Campbell may be divided by the generations but they are united in achieving success on the world stage.

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 5 April '14 0

Kirsty Coventry’s take on Sochi

I’m a swimmer. I may not know everything about winter sports and I probably know even less about how to dress for winter climates. However, I do know what it …

Written by: Kirsty Coventry 19 February '14 0

How age and motherhood is no obstacle to Olympic ambition

Three-time Olympic medallist Therese Alshammar has devoted 30 years to swimming but 2013 brought a life-changing event when she gave birth to baby Fred. Now aged 36, Therese has returned …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 4 February '14 0

Ruta Meilutyte (Olympic 100m Breaststroke Champion) – Arena Swim Chat

Olympic 100m Breaststroke Queen, Ruta Meilutyte recently joined us for a Live Video Chat. Listen as she answers the many questions that you guys put to her! Ruta Meilutyte

Written by: Emily 17 January '14 0

Vladimir Morozov (Olympic Bronze 4x100m Freestyle Medallist) – Arena Swim Chat

Written by: Emily 15 December '13 0

Katinka Hosszu (World 200m & 400m Individual Medley Champion) – Arena Swim Chat

Written by: Emily 13 December '13 0