Olympic Pool, Montreal
| Olympic Pool |
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Montreal's Olympic swimming pool |
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| Full name: | Olympic Pool |
| City: | Montreal, Canada |
| Capacity: | 3,012 |
| Architect(s): | Roger Taillibert |
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The Montreal Olympic Pool was constructed for the 1976 Summer Olympics as part of the Montreal Olympic Park. The Olympic Pool is part of the larger swimming centre, located in the base of the inclined tower. The centre has a spectator capacity of 3,012 seats.
At the 1976 Olympics, the venue hosted swimming, diving, water polo, and the swimming part of the modern penatathlon events. It had a capacity of 10,000 seats at the time (6,988 temporary seats were installed).
The building was designed by French architect Roger Taillibert, who also designed the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Village.
Outside of the actual aquatic complex, inside the tower, a small museum exists, commemorating the 1976 Games as well as Games past, with posters and displays in French and English.
As of 2014, the aquatic complex is closed while undergoing extensive renovations to bring the facilities in line with FINA+ standards, including:[1]
- the upgrade of the diving towers and boards;
- the upgrade of the indoor relaxation pool;
- the refitting of all swimming pool decks and pool accesses;
- the removal of starting block platforms;
- the construction of concrete stands to support new starting blocks;
- the installation of new, mobile, and adjustable flooring in the competition swimming pool;
- the retrofitting of the competition pool to accommodate 25-metre events;
- the replacement of filtration systems in all pools;
- the refurbishment of the paddling pool (decks and accesses; removal of support structures);
- and the renovation of the wet lockers (showers, restrooms, etc.)
The pool reopened in May 2015, complete with modernized reception and waiting areas and a new boutique, rest area, and food court.[1]
References
- 1 2 http://parcolympique.qc.ca/en/the-park/sports-centre/
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- 1912
- Barkarby, Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, Kaknäs, Östermalms IP, Stockholm Olympic Stadium
- 1920
- Olympisch Stadion
- 1924
- Fontainebleau, Le Stand de Tir de Versailles, Piscine des Tourelles, Stade de Colombes
- 1928
- Amersfoort, Hilversum, Olympic Sports Park Swim Stadium, Schermzaal, Zeeburg Shooting Grounds
- 1932
- 160th Regiment State Armory, Los Angeles Police Pistol Range, Riviera Country Club, Sunset Fields Golf Club, Swimming Stadium
- 1936
- Döberitz, Haus des Deutschen Sports, Olympic Swimming Stadium, Ruhleben, Wannsee Golf Course
- 1948
- Aldershot, Bisley National Rifle Association Ranges, Royal Military Academy
- 1952
- Hämeenlinna
- 1956
- Oaklands Hunt Club, Royal Exhibition Building, Swimming/Diving Stadium, Williamstown
- 1960
- Acqua Santa Golf Club Course, Palazzo dei Congressi, Passo Corese, Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto, Umberto I Shooting Range
- 1964
- Asaka Nezu Park, Asaka Shooting Range, Kemigawa, National Gymnasium, Waseda Memorial Hall
- 1968
- Campo Militar 1, Fernando Montes de Oca Fencing Hall, Francisco Márquez Olympic Pool, Vicente Suárez Shooting Range
- 1972
- Messegelände Fechthalle 2, Olympiastadion, Riding Facility, Riem; Schießanlage, Schwimmhalle
- 1976
- Montreal Botanical Garden, Olympic Equestrian Centre, Bromont; Olympic Pool, Olympic Shooting Range, L'Acadie; Winter Stadium, Université de Montréal
- 1980
- CSKA Football Fieldhouse, Dynamo Shooting Range, Swimming Pool - Olimpisky, Trade Unions' Equestrian Complex
- 1984
- Coto de Caza, Heritage Park Aquatic Center
- 1988
- Jamsil Indoor Swimming Pool, Mongchontoseong, Olympic Fencing Gymnasium, Seoul Equestrian Park, Taenung International Shooting Range
- 1992
- Cross-country course, Mollet del Vallès Shooting Range, Palau de la Metal·lúrgia, Piscines Bernat Picornell, Real Club de Polo de Barcelona
- 1996
- Georgia International Horse Park, Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, Georgia World Congress Center
- 2000
- Sydney Baseball Stadium, Sydney International Aquatic Centre, The Dome and Exhibition Complex
- 2004
- Olympic Modern Pentathlon Centre
- 2008
- Olympic Green Convention Center, Olympic Sports Centre, Ying Tung Natatorium
- 2012
- Aquatics Centre, Greenwich Park, Copper Box, Royal Artillery Barracks
- 2016
- Deodoro Aquatics Centre, Deodoro Stadium, Youth Arena
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Coordinates: 45°33′34″N 73°33′7″W / 45.55944°N 73.55194°W / 45.55944; -73.55194
