Global water instinct brand arena is once again proud to be an Official Sponsor of the LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships to be held in Netanya, Israel from 2-6 December, 2015. Athletes from 52 nations will descend on the popular resort city – known as the Riviera of Israel – which will host the 18th edition of the Championships in the brand new swimming complex of the Wingate Institute. Among the contestants will be a strong contingent from arena’s Elite Team, including Sarah Sjöström (50 & 100m butterfly defending champion), Ranomi Kromowidjojo (50 & 100m freestyle defending champion), Adam Peaty, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Katinka Hosszú (200m IM defending champion), Radosław Kawęcki (200m backstroke defending champion), Konrad Czerniak, and Paul Biedermann.
ON THE STARTING BLOCKS: REFLECTIONS, EXPECTATIONS… AND DREAMS
SARAH SJÖSTRÖM Sweden, 22
Two years ago you had your best-ever Euro SC Championships in Herning, with 2 golds, 3 silvers & a bronze. What are your goals for the Championships this year, and what individual events are you targeting for Netanya?
I will swim 50 & 100 fly and freestyle, and maybe 1-2 relays (although I’m not sure if we’ll have enough swimmers for them). My goal is 3-4 medals in my individual…