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- Katrine Jensen

Katrine is a former elite swimmer in Bergensvømmerne with roots from Åstveit swimming club. During her career as an active swimmer, she has won several NM medals in the backstroke, breaststroke and medley exercises. Now she likes to spend her free time on long runs and mountain walks, in addition to Crossfit. Katrine has been an instructor and personal trainer in Ado since the course department's inception in 2015. She has a degree in Civil Engineering and works as a project manager in a construction company.

- Cecilie Waage Johannessen

Former top swimmer, who competed at national and international level. Bronze in short track EC 2012 and a bunch of NM medals. Enjoys sports and is now, among other things, PT in AdO in his spare time, to help those who wish to achieve their swimming goals.

- Øivind Lien

Øivind has an education from the Norwegian Sports Academy with swimming as a specialization subject. Former coach for elite swimmers in Bergen, and has also coached international championships. Also has extensive experience as a teacher in sports, physical education and swimming. Former active swimmer and captain of the national water polo team. Still active as a masters swimmer, with, among other things, a gold medal from the EC and WC. Øivind also has PT sessions and courses during the day.

- Astri Alves

Astri is the subject manager at Swim Bergen and has worked as a swimming instructor since 2010, and with baby swimming since 2012. She has also been an instructor in water aerobics since 2013. As background she has beginner instructor courses, advanced instructor courses, instructor courses for the disabled, babies and toddlers, water aerobics, "wild in water" and leadership courses for young people.

- Amalie Thorstensen

Amalie is a former active swimmer from Kristiansand. She has represented Norway on the national swimming team, participated in Nordic championships and won several NM medals. She has extensive experience as an instructor, including for kindergarten children and immigrant women in Vågsbygd Svømmeklubb. She has also worked with baby swimming and as a personal trainer at AdO arena. She currently works as a teacher. In her free time, she is involved in sports and training.

- Erik Gidskehaug

Erik is from Bryne, but has lived in Bergen since 2017. He retired as an elite swimmer in the summer of 2020, after 8 years on the national team. During his career, Erik represented Norway in several EC and WC. Erik is a social boy who is passionate about sports, health and the good conversation.

- Lisa Skogeng

Lisa is a former competitive swimmer and currently works full-time as a fire constable in the Bergen Fire Service. She also works as a lifeguard, PT and baby and toddler instructor in AdO arena. She is an energetic lady, who is above average fond of exercise.

- Eli Anne Dvergsdal (AquaRun instructor)

Norway's best uphill runner and "Queen of Stoltzen". She is a qualified physiotherapist, and Personal Trainer and guest instructor for AquaRun. An active athlete at international level, and former soccer player at elite level.

- Natalie Hestdal

Natalie brings with her experience from a career as a former competitive swimmer. She has also worked at AdO since 2018 as an instructor for swimming courses for adults, baby and toddler swimming, as well as a personal trainer and bath host. Today, she works full-time as an HR coordinator and thrives in an active, fast-paced everyday life, where she can combine her full-time job with an instructor and PT role. She is committed, welcoming and motivated by making swimming masterable for all levels.

- Hanna Rosvall

She is 22 years old and grew up in Ängelholm in Sweden. Has been swimming all his life and has always loved water. She is today an elite swimmer and has swum on the Swedish national team since 2016. She has several international medals from the EC and WC, and her specialty in the water is backstroke. She has good experience with all four types of swimming and likes to work with adults as well as children. Apart from her job as PT, she also works as a course instructor in AdO.

- Stacey De Rijke

Stacey has been in AdO since 2016 and works as a team leader, lifeguard, instructor and PT. She works as an instructor for baby and toddler swimming, learn to swim courses for migrants and in lifesaving. She is also a course instructor in lifesaving, safety, cleaning and service. Stacey is professionally skilled, welcoming and goal-oriented. She contributes to improving the experience of our guests by offering herself and always ensuring a good atmosphere.

- Fredrik Solberg

Fredrik is an active swimmer from Tønsberg who moved to Bergen in 2020 to compete at the elite level. He has been on the national team for 6 years and in 2022 he swam to the WC silver in the 50 free, in addition to that he has several international finals and Norwegian records. Apart from swimming, Fredrik is a social boy, he also started studying economics at HVL in 2022. After many years of a lot of training, Fredrik wants to share his experiences and tips with others who want to develop in the water.

- Karina Davidsen

Karina is from Oslo, and studies Special Education at UiB. She also has a bachelor's degree in kindergarten teacher. In the past, she has been involved in competitive swimming and since 2014 has worked as an instructor. She has experience with both kindergarten swimming, courses for the disabled, courses for immigrant women, swimming courses for adults and as of today she holds baby and toddler swimming in the AdO arena.

- Tom Andree Moberg Johansen

Tom Andree is a 28-year-old young man who is an active fitness trainer and has previously competed in competitive swimming. He also has 5 years of experience as a swimming coach for the swimming club in Sogndal, and has instructed in various swimming courses for both children, youth and adults since 2020. He also has a bachelor's degree in Sports, Physical Activity and Health, as well as a master's degree in Sports Science from the University College of Western Norway in Sogndal. Today he works as a lifeguard and personal trainer in the AdO arena. He would love to teach swimming to anyone who wants it.

- Lea Sørensen Andresen

Lea has previously worked as a swimming instructor in Bærumsvømmerne for 4 years. She has extensive experience in toddler swimming and advanced courses for children and young people. She has also coached kindergarten and school swimming for the primary schools in Bærum. Lea also has experience in swimming lessons for adults. She has been swimming since she was little, and thrives best in the swimming pool. Alongside work, Lea studies law at the University of Bergen.

- Marcus Tesdal

Marcus is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in training, and has been on the national swimming team, participated in Nordic championships and has several NM medals. He has previously worked as both an instructor and head coach, with a passion for sports and people. He helps you achieve your desired goals, whether you are a beginner or more experienced.

- Helje Stadaas

Helje is a former competitive swimmer from Son who moved to Bergen in 2020 to pursue elite-level swimming. He was on the junior national team for three years, and has participated in the Nordic junior and senior championships as well as the European Junior Championship. He also holds a number of NM medals and a handful of Nordic records. Since June 2025, he has worked as a personal trainer in the AdO arena. Helje previously studied sports science, and is now studying marketing and sales management. He wants to share experience and knowledge from many years in swimming, both as a coach and as an athlete, with anyone who wants to develop in the water or find more enjoyment in training in their everyday lives.

- Linn Therese Rondestveit

Christoffer Tofte Haarsaker

Christoffer is a top athlete, and is at an international level. He has swum at the World Championships, been to several individual semi-finals at the European Championships, and finals in the team. In addition, he has over 20 NM titles. Christoffer is 32 years old, and comes from Trondheim. He moved to Bergen in 2015 to focus on swimming. In addition, he has over 10 years of experience as a coach. And currently works as an assistant in the elite group of Bergensvømmerne. The Trøndere is a jovial and outgoing person. He wants to share his knowledge and expertise with others who want to develop in swimming.