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A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – The bonds that unite us!

I have come to realize that swimming is very much a community sport. You could meet a complete stranger, but as soon as you learn that they are a fellow …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 2 September '14 0

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Elite Team

How Tania Cagnotto is putting diving back on Italy’s aquatic map

From the northern Italian diving hub of Bolzano emerges yet another story of familial success in the sport of diving. First there was Carlo and Klaus Dibiasi, now there’s Giorgio …

Written by: Duncan Campbell 27 August '14 0

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Events & Competitions

European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 7

Adam Peaty was unveiled as an Arena face less than a week ago. By the end of the meet, the 19-year-old Briton had won four gold medals and set two …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 26 August '14 0

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Events & Competitions

EUROPEAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BERLIN – DAY 6

Fran Halsall edged out her friend and team-mate Georgia Davies by 0.01secs to win the 50m backstroke and then revealed the pair were going to live together in a pink …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 24 August '14 0

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Events & Competitions

European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 5

Adam Peaty sat on top of a lane rope and on top of the world after breaking the 50m breaststroke world record in a Carbon Flex Grey on Friday night. …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 23 August '14 0

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Events & Competitions

European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 4

The life of a swimmer is a difficult one. There are many prices to pay, emotionally and physically, even in victory. Laszlo Cseh won his fifth straight 200m individual medley …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 22 August '14 0

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Events & Competitions

EUROPEAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BERLIN – DAY 3

Gregorio Paltrinieri was pretty in pink as he took a sledgehammer to the European 1,500m freestyle record. The Italian was wearing the Limited Edition version of the Powerskin Carbon Flex, …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 21 August '14 0

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Events & Competitions

European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 2

When Adam Peaty was a little boy his fear of water led to tears and screaming at bath-time. Now the 19-year-old is a European and Commonwealth champion. As well as …

Written by: Elizabeth Byrnes 20 August '14 0

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Events & Competitions

Battle of the Brands – BLN2014 Medal Count!

We’re not boasting, well maybe we are just a little, but we love our brand and are so proud of the people that wear it! That’s you guys by the way… …

Written by: Emily 19 August '14 0

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Events & Competitions

European Swimming Championships in Berlin – Day 1

The 32nd European Championships opened yesterday with gold in a Berlin velodrome for Katinka Hosszu. The meet is being held at the Europa-park sports complex in the German capital, not …

Written by: Emily 19 August '14 0

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