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Win a visit with the legendary Mark Spitz

Mark Spitz’s historic performance in the 1972 Olympics marked the beginning of the modern era of competitive swimming. His seven-gold medal sweep in Munich set a G.O.A.T. standard for generations …

Written by: Stacy Gerritse 6 December '19 0

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Elite Team, Events & Competitions

Rising star Mallory Comerford joins the elite team of arena athletes

Record-breaking freestyle talent ready to compete in 2020 with groundbreaking Powerskin Carbon racing technology 2019 was another memorable year for Mallory Comerford and 2020 is shaping up to be no …

Written by: Stacy Gerritse 3 December '19 0

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Events & Competitions

Mark Spitz returns to arena in new global ambassador role

arena has announced the signing of American Olympic hero Mark Spitz as a brand ambassador, 46 years after he first collaborated with the company in the pioneering days of sports …

Written by: Arena 10 September '19 0

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Team arena

Championship culture from championship character: Coach Gary Taylor’s key to success

When Head Coach Gary Taylor took over the Auburn Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving program in May of 2018, he had a clear vision of what he wanted his …

Written by: Michael Coiner 7 March '19 0

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Events & Competitions

Brand logo differences: Why do American arena tech suits have smaller logos?

A brand logo can go a long way in the swimming world. In our case, the word “arena” stands out on every tech suit we manufacture. But, if you compare …

Written by: Michael Coiner 14 February '19 0

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Team arena

Overcoming turmoil: How Madisyn Cox proved innocence in face of doping suspension

For many swimmers, practice is a release—a place to let go of their frustrations and wash them away with the water. But for World Championship medalist Madisyn Cox, that feeling …

Written by: Michael Coiner 16 January '19 0

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Events & Competitions

Managing the US National Team with Lindsay Mintenko

Whether it’s choosing a movie to see or picking a restaurant for dinner, coordinating a group activity can be difficult. Opinions run rampant, and it can be hard getting those …

Written by: Michael Coiner 11 December '18 0

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Team arena

Patience equals perfection: Inside Haley Anderson’s year of success

For two-time Olympian Haley Anderson, hard work is a way of life—though it does not always bring immediate success. She has been swimming competitively for over a decade. During that …

Written by: Michael Coiner 5 November '18 0

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Training & Technique

Dive and turn: 2 exercises to improve your push-off

Let’s see why and, above all, how to improve your push-off when diving in and turning. As we all know, there are four different swim strokes, but over the last …

Written by: arena coaches 16 October '18 0

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A Swimmer's life

Texas head coach: Trust is the foundation of every team

There is something to be said about the trust between a coach and an athlete. The strength of their relationship depends on the faith they have in each other.  University …

Written by: Michael Coiner 5 October '18 0

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