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Triathlon & Open Water

Everything you need to know about the triathlon

Are you thinking about doing a triathlon? This is where you start. Learn the basics! The Triathlon is an individual multi-discipline sport consisting of a swim, bike ride and run, …

Written by: arena coaches 11 August '17 0

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Triathlon & Open Water

Wild swimming: discover wonderful places!

With the heat and longer days, we all love spending more time in the open air, so why not swim in open waters! The so-called wild swimming is gaining more …

Written by: Arena 31 July '17 0

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Events & Competitions

FINA WC Budapest 2017 Sunday 7/30 – Triple gold as arena swimmers make podium their own on last night in Budapest

Sarah Sjostrom, Katinka Hosszu and Gregorio Paltrinieri all won gold medals as a steady procession of arena swimmers made their way to the podium on the final night of the …

Written by: Arena 31 July '17 0

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Elite Team

Sport has the Power to change the World

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 30 July '17 0

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Events & Competitions

FINA WC Budapest 2017 Saturday 7/29 – Emotional night for Emily as Sarah proves she is the Queen of Speed

Emily Seebohm lay down in tears on poolside after winning the 200m backstroke in a new Commonwealth and Oceania record and Sarah Sjostrom followed up winning the 50m butterfly title …

Written by: Arena 30 July '17 0

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Events & Competitions

FINA WC Budapest 2017 Friday 7/28 – Sarah second in 100 free while Emily equals record form in the 200 backstroke

Sarah Sjostrom was second in the 100m freestyle and Emily Seebohm equalled her own Oceania and Commonwealth record in the 200m backstroke on day six of the World Championships in …

Written by: Arena 29 July '17 0

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Triathlon & Open Water

ROAD TO KONA, Diary of an Ironman – The day before the race

It is 9.30 p.m. on Saturday evening and I am in a hotel room writing down anything that this comes to mind. The moment has arrived. I am in Klagenfurt …

Written by: Laura Strappaveccia 28 July '17 0

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Events & Competitions

FINA WC Budapest 2017 Thursday 07/27 – Katinka flies to the podium and Sarah sizzles again in the 100m freestyle

Katinka Hosszu added the 200m butterfly bronze to her 200 individual medley title in front of a raucous home crowd at the World Championships in Budapest. While the Hungarian fans …

Written by: Arena 28 July '17 0

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Events & Competitions

FINA WC Budapest 2017 Wednesday 07/26 – Three golds for arena swimmers as emotion runs high in Budapest

Gabriele Detti set a European record with a thrilling late victory in the 800m freestyle, Chad Le Clos found redemption in the 200m butterfly following his Olympic heartache and Adam …

Written by: Arena 27 July '17 0

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Training & Technique

The Fantastic Four or the allure of the medley

Level: beginner The most interesting and difficult technicalities of all four swim strokes come together in the medley. In this particular race you must cover the set distance performing all …

Written by: arena coaches 26 July '17 0

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