Swimming

A temporary swimming pool in a concert hall where a staggering 18 world records were set will go on sale this week, organisers of the world short-course championships said. The 25x25-metre pool at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, is being...

A temporary swimming pool in a concert hall where a staggering 18 world records were set will go on sale this week, organisers of the world short-course championships said.

The 25x25-metre pool at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, is being dismantled and has attracted a number of bids because of the price and the fast performances, the CEO of the organising committee, Peter Knowles said.

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