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WATER HAS NO BORDERS: ARENA BREAKS BOUNDARIES AND WELCOMES JONAS DEICHMANN, EXTREME ADVENTURER AND ATHLETE, TO THE TEAM.

17 April 2024

arena, the leading brand in the aquatic sector, opens its doors to the world of extreme adventure by welcoming in the elite team Jonas Deichmann: the German Forrest Gump.

Ultrarunner, ultra cyclist, but most importantly, ultra-athlete, Jonas has made the challenge his mission, and record after record he is breaking down numerous preconceptions about what the human body can or cannot do, in and out of the water. With a background as a manager and some business degrees in his pocket, Jonas, inspired by the life of his grandfather, a snake hunter in Guinea, decided to turn his life upside down by taking on some adventures that have led him today to be one of the most incredible adventurers in the world.

After being the first man to cycle across the entirety of Eurasia in 2017, and crossing the American continent from north to south solo in just 100 days, Deichmann moved the bar to another level by introducing swimming and running are also his adventures. In September 2020 he set off from Munich for a round-the-world triathlon, returning to the starting point after 430 days completing the distance of 120 ironmans, 450 kilometers swimming along the Croatian coast, 21,000 kilometers cycling, and 5,060 kilometers running through Mexico. Without forgetting that he brought with him his baggage for all 3 disciplines.

And now that a new adventure is about to start arena is proud to announce its support for Jonas Deichmann, because the love for challenges overcomes the difficulties that can be encountered in a challenging element like water.

"Swimming is the discipline in which I've improved the most. Having a good technique is very important, and since it has always been my weakest discipline, thanks to the sessions of the last few months, I've been able to make great leaps forward. Unlike in the past, I haven't only trained for long distances in the water but also had sessions in the pool with a coach and tools like the Pullbuoy paddles, or snorkel. I divided the different parts of the technique and then put them together. Now I'm much faster and I love to have a good swim in open waters."

On May 9, 2024, Jonas will set off on a new World Record attempt complete an Ironman for 120 consecutive days. During this challenge, Jonas' days will begin by jumping into the water to cover 3.8 km, before cycling 180 km and ending with a marathon.

"Originally, I was a cyclist and also a good runner. So swimming is still my weak point. But when I completed the triathlon around the world, I swam for 456 km along the Croatian coast, so I know I can swim for very long distances and in rough terrain. To prepare for my 120 times Challenge Roth, I worked hard and made great progress. So now I would say that swimming is the perfect way to start my triathlon day."

arena he will be alongside Jonas Deichmann in this and all the adventures he undertakes, from the icy waters to the warmest ones, with or against the current, putting the best technology for sports equipment at the service of his talent.

"I've tested arena products, particularly the wetsuit, in the last month. A good wetsuit makes me faster and keeps me warmer. Especially when I'm tired after doing many consecutive triathlons, the wetsuit will be crucial because my technique will suffer, and the wetsuit will partly balance out these mistakes and help me maintain a better position in the water."