History
The Natatorium was completed in 1982. Counsilman-Hunsaker served as design consultant for this project which opened in 1982. The architects were Browning, Day, Pollack & Mullins, Inc. and Edward Larabee Barnes, Architects. This premier competition pool has been recognized as one of the fastest pools in the world with World and American records set by athletes from many countries.
This impressive facility hosted the 2008 Olympic Diving Trials. It was the fifth time since 1984 that the city of Indianapolis has hosted the swimming and/or diving trials. The Natatorium was used as the trials site every four years from 1984 to 2000. In addition, the Natatorium Building encompases the IUPUI Recreation Program in the basement of the facility. This includes having the state of the art Polaris weight room which was built in 1996.
Popularly known as IUPUI, this facility has been host to numerous other national swim events including the 1982 Nationals Sports Festival, the 1987 Pan American Games, 2001 World Police & Fire Games, NCAA Championships, USA Swimming National Championships, plus the Big Ten Championships. Additionally, in July 2009, IUPUI hosted one of USA Swimming's most elite competitions, the 2009 ConocoPhillips National Championships.
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