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Elite Team

Fifth & Final World Championships for Cameron van der Burgh?

When Cameron van der Burgh takes to the blocks in Kazan it will be his fifth World Championships. The South African has already won seven world medals including two golds …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 29 July '15

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Elite Team

Relay Perfect – Ranomi on the Key to success!

July 2006 was a month to remember for a 15 year old called Ranomi Kromowidjojo. A silver for the Dutch teenager in the 50m freestyle was accompanied by bronze in …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 27 July '15

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Elite Team

Chad talks Kazan, the 200m free & fellow flyer, Sarah Sjostrom

Kazan is just around the corner now Chad, how are you feeling? I’m really excited about Kazan! My team and I have worked really hard and I feel it will …

Written by: Emily 24 July '15

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Events & Competitions

Kazan, a mixture of swimming and folklore

Photo credit: “IMG_0753” by gliss.gliss is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Kazan, Russia, will be setting of the World Swimming Championships from 24th July-9th August. International swimming stars will do battle …

Written by: Elisa Bellardi 22 July '15

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Fitness & Wellness

How to Choose the Right Beach Footwear

Walking barefoot on the sand is one of the pleasures of a day at the beach, but chances are you’ll need footwear at least part of the time. The pier …

Written by: Arena 21 July '15

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Training & Technique

Technique Tips – Backstroke Head Position

– A stable head position in backstroke is key to getting the most out of your stroke. I think about my head and spine being my stable center, which my …

Written by: Leila Vaziri 15 July '15

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Just for Women

10 Beach Bag Essentials, Part 2: Mums and Kids

Last month we provided a checklist of 10 essential items to pack in a beach bag. This time we’re revisiting the topic with a focus on mums and kids. If …

Written by: Arena 9 July '15

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Training & Technique

Practical advice and exercises for proper shoulder rotation

Let’s start by pointing out that shoulder rotation is extremely important for the freestyle and backstroke. But take note, overdoing it can easily be counter-productive. To illustrate this, let’s debunk …

Written by: arena coaches 7 July '15

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Training & Technique

Capacity versus Usage

Level: advanced One of the most common dilemmas in the world of sport is: how to make the best use of your capacities to achieve your set goals? This means …

Written by: arena coaches 2 July '15

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Training & Technique

“I was a right nuisance” – Coaching Adam Peaty

When Adam Peaty walked through the doors at City of Derby in January 2009 awaiting him was Mel Marshall. Mel is a former Great Britain swimmer who won world, European …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 29 June '15

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