An Olympic-size swimming pool is the type of swimming pool used in the Olympic Games and other "long course" events (meaning 50 meters in length and not 25 meters or 25 yards). The size is commonly used as a casual measure of volume.
Specifications
The FINA specifications for an Olympic-size pool are as follows:
| Length | 50 m (164 ft)[1] |
| Width | 25 m (82 ft)[1] |
| Number of lanes | 8+2[1] |
| Lane width | 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Water temperature | 25–28 °C (77–82 °F)[1] |
| Light intensity | > 1500 lux (> 140 foot-candles)[1] |
| Depth | 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in) minimum[1] |
| Volume | 2,500 m3 (88,000 cu ft) or 2,500,000 L (550,000 imp gal; 660,000 US gal) minimum, depending on depth[1] |
There must be two spaces 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) wide outside lanes 1 and 8 (in effect, two empty lanes).[1] The length of 50 metres (164 ft) must be between the touch pads at the end of each lane, if they are used.[1]
See also
- List of Olympic-size swimming pools in the United Kingdom
- List of Olympic-size swimming pools in Ireland
- Short course
References
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