Piscine des Tourelles
First 50 m pool used at an Olympics, Paris 1924
Overview
The Tourelles pool in Paris introduced the 50 m course that became the Olympic standard, with Johnny Weissmuller starring in three gold swims there in 1924. It hosted the 1924 events and remained a working municipal pool for decades. Its straightforward concrete design set the template for competitive pools worldwide.
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