Indiana University Natatorium
Fast Indianapolis pool that hosted repeated United States Olympic Trials
Overview
The IU Natatorium opened in 1982 on the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis campus and became one of the most used trials and championship pools in the United States. Its depth and gutters earned it a reputation for fast times. Indianapolis built its identity as an amateur sports capital around venues like it.
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