Personal Training Staff Biography

Dario Fuentes

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Hometown

Madrid, Spain

Education & Degrees

Universidad Politecnica, Madrid
B.S. & M.S. Exercise Science
Northern Illinois University
B.A. Sports Management
Columbia University Teachers College
M.A. Exercise Physiology

Certifications

National Coaches Association

Swimming Federation (Spain)

Teacher Certification (Spain)

Athletic Accomplishments

• 2002 NCAA Division I B qualifier

• 2001 & 2002 All MAC first team

• 2001 Northern Illinois University
Swim Team MVP

• 2000 50 Freestyle Spanish National
Champion

Dario continues to swim competitively. In 2007, he competed in the Spanish National Championships in the 50 Freestyle and 50 Butterfly. In 2008, he competed in the 50 and 100 Freestyle
and Butterfly at the New York Metropolitan Championships.

Specialty Training Areas

Swimming

Fun Facts

Dario moved to the United States in 2000, lived in Chicago for 4 years and in Washington DC for 2 years before moving back to Madrid. He then spent 2 years in Madrid. Since August 2007, Dario has lived in New York City. As evidenced by his frequent moves, Dario loves traveling and experiencing different cultures.

And, Dario enjoys swimming so much that he once swam in Lake Superior when it was only 50 degrees Fahrenheit!