Current:Home > StocksHow deep is the Olympic swimming pool? Everything to know about its dimensions, capacity -TradeGrid
How deep is the Olympic swimming pool? Everything to know about its dimensions, capacity
View
Date:2025-04-14 00:23:17
Swimming will be a major part of the 2024 Olympic schedule in its opening week with the events taking place at Paris La Défense Arena.
Europe's largest indoor arena, it opened in 2017 as the home of rugby union club Racing 92. Its movable seating configurations also allow it to be used for concerts, basketball and, for the Paris Games, aquatic sports such as swimming, water polo and artistic swimming.
The two temporary Olympic pools inside the arena were constructed by the same Italian company (Piscine Castiglione) that built pools for the Summer Games in Atlanta, Beijing, London, Rio and Tokyo.
How big is an Olympic swimming pool?
World Aquatics regulations require an Olympic-sized swimming pool to be 50 meters, or approximately 164 feet, long. This measurement is taken from end to end of the pool, including the touch pads used for timing. It must have a minimum depth of two meters.
2024 Olympic medals: Who is leading the medal count? Follow along as we track the medals for every sport.
The eight lanes used in Olympic competition have to be at least 2.5 meters wide.
How deep is the Olympic swimming pool in Paris?
The pool at Paris La Défense Arena is 2.15 meters deep, slightly less than the depth of the pool at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Swimmers tend to prefer a deeper pool because it generally results in calmer waters and faster times.
How many gallons are in an Olympic swimming pool?
There’s no exact requirement, but Olympic swimming pools generally have 660,000 gallons of water. Residential pools, for comparison, typically only contain 15,000 to 48,000 gallons.
How many laps is 1,500 meters?
In a standard 50-meter pool such as the one at the Paris Olympics, a 1500-meter race will take 30 laps.
How many feet is 1,500 meters?
A 1500-meter race is equivalent to just over 4921 feet – or 0.932 miles.
veryGood! (58)
Related
- 'Kraven the Hunter' spoilers! Let's dig into that twisty ending, supervillain reveal
- Death of Ohio man who died while in police custody ruled a homicide by coroner’s office
- Fall in Love with Disney X Kate Spade’s Lady and the Tramp Collection: Fetch Deals Starting at Just $29
- Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider decision
- 'We're reborn!' Gazans express joy at returning home to north
- Twilight Fans Reveal All the Editing Errors You Never Noticed
- Disney Alum Skai Jackson Arrested for Misdemeanor Spousal Battery After Alleged Fight
- Ex-Cornell student sentenced to 21 months for making antisemitic threats
- Rams vs. 49ers highlights: LA wins rainy defensive struggle in key divisional game
- Wildfire along California-Nevada line near Reno destroys 1 home, threatens hundreds more
Ranking
- Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
- A Full Breakdown of Jordan Chiles and Ana Barbosu's Olympic Controversy That Caused the World to Flip
- Wisconsin voters to set Senate race and decide on questions limiting the governor’s power
- Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang Says One Host Was So Rude Multiple Cast Members Cried
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- Yellowjackets' Samantha Hanratty Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Husband Christian DeAnda
- Red Sox suspend Jarren Duran for two games for directing homophobic slur at fan
- Yellowjackets' Samantha Hanratty Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Husband Christian DeAnda
Recommendation
Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
Wildfire along California-Nevada line near Reno destroys 1 home, threatens hundreds more
Truth Social reports $16M in Q2 losses, less than $1M in revenue; DJT stock falls 7%
Diaper Bag Essentials Checklist: Here Are the Must-Have Products I Can't Live Without
Could your smelly farts help science?
17 RushTok-Approved Essentials to Help You Survive Rush Week 2024, Starting at Just $2
An estimated 290 residences damaged by flooding from lake dammed by Alaska glacier, officials say
Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him