In a bold move to expand the reach of swimming, the 70,000-seat home of the Indianapolis Colts has been transformed into the world’s biggest aquatic arena. The temporary pools, which came from northern Italy, have been set up on the football field, and the two million gallons of water were sourced from a fire hydrant on South Capitol Ave. via 6,000 feet of piping that snakes through the stadium.
The home of the Indianapolis Colts has been transformed into an aquatic arena
As I walked into Lucas Oil Stadium, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder. The sheer scale of the operation is staggering, and the fact that it’s all been set up in a football stadium is a testament to the creativity and determination of the organizers.
“It’s crazy,” said Bobby Finke, a 2021 gold medalist. “Wild,” and “bananas,” added USA Swimming chief commercial officer Shana Ferguson, as she surveyed the project from inside the stadium.
The question on everyone’s mind, of course, is how they managed to put swimming pools in a football stadium. It’s a bold, grandiose ploy to expand the reach and scale of swimming, and its execution revolved around one core question: “How in the heck are we gonna put swimming pools in a football stadium?”
 A glimpse into the action at the US Olympic swimming trials
From June 15-23, swimmers from all over the United States will take part in a grand, unprecedented experiment, all while trying to qualify for the Olympics. It’s a bold move, and one that could potentially change the face of swimming forever.
 The stadium takes on a magical quality at night
As I looked around the stadium, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe at the sheer scale of the operation. It’s a testament to the power of creativity and determination, and a reminder that even the most seemingly impossible tasks can be achieved with enough hard work and dedication.
 The moment of truth for the swimmers
The US Olympic swimming trials are a grand experiment, and one that could potentially change the face of swimming forever. It’s a bold move, and one that could have far-reaching consequences for the sport as a whole. As I left the stadium, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for what’s to come.
