Have you heard that the swimmers in Greece will have to swim in a pool with no roof. The "jokers" in Greece, despite having 8 years to prepare for the games, have said that they do not have enough time to finish the roof on the Olympic pool.
It will be 104' approx in August at midday. The water will be too warm for fast times and the glare of the sun will make filming for TV difficult.
Apparently, they are looking at moving heats ( apt word for them ) to early morning or late evening, after the finals !
What effect will this have on results, especially for swimmers who are doing multiple events ( like Phelps ) ?
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Originally posted by Gareth Eckley
Should have very little effects on the competitors. First, the air/water temp should have little or no impact on water temp. Look at the ASU pool where deck temp get up to 120 degrees yet the water temp doesn't vary by 1 degree. Second, swimming in the evening...same situation in Barcelona and Atlanta and no problem with either venue. Now for those who paid good money to attend in person as spectators will suffer.
Originally posted by Gareth Eckley
Should have very little effects on the competitors. First, the air/water temp should have little or no impact on water temp. Look at the ASU pool where deck temp get up to 120 degrees yet the water temp doesn't vary by 1 degree. Second, swimming in the evening...same situation in Barcelona and Atlanta and no problem with either venue. Now for those who paid good money to attend in person as spectators will suffer.
