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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

Swim & Gym: a winning combination!

In my last post “Lap Swimming: All You Need To Know” I offered advice and sample workouts for swimmers of various abilities.  So by now you’ve been swimming and are …

Written by: Joel McKenna 27 January '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

It’s never too late! Learning to swim as an adult

It all started in front of the mirror. I was 27 years old and out of shape and I did not do any physical activity. I had been unaware until …

Written by: Antonio Loglisci 8 January '14 0

The Ruta Meilutyte Cup!

Ruta will be holding a  Charity Swim Event this coming Sunday (22nd), in her home country of Lithuania. The Olympic Champion understands that a strong family is essential to growth …

Written by: Emily 20 December '13 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

Lotte Friis (World 800m & 1500m Freestyle Medallist)- Arena Swim Chat

Written by: Emily 12 December '13 0

Lap swimming: all you need to know!

For a lot of us folks finding time to swim gets harder and harder each year that we get older.  Work, family and the daily stresses of life seems to …

Written by: Joel McKenna 6 December '13 0