Monday, September 17, 2007

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre opened


It's not the Munich Pool but is very nice. Here is a direct link to the City of Sydney pool page which has more pictures and even an animation: [Link]

From Pando.com

Swimming has gained another world class facility in Sydney with the City of Sydney council officially opening the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre this week. The Centre, which is the last public building designed by the world renowned architect Harry Seidler, includes an Olympic-size heated pool, leisure pool, program pool, spa, sauna and steam room, café and fitness centre. [Link]

From News.com.au:

"Apologies I can't be there on this exciting day, but I look forward to visiting the pool on my return from the USA," the five-times Olympic champion said." (It means he is in West L.A. hanging in The 17th Man's neck of the woods.) [Link]

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