9th Fina World Swimming Championships at the Men Arena, Manchester

<h1>9th Fina World Swimming Championships at the Men Arena, Manchester</h1>Author: <a title="Sydney Cauldon-Low" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/sydney-cauldon-low/53433.htm">Sydney Cauldon-Low</a> The MEN Arena in Manchester is best known as a pop and event venue hosting such acts as Kylie Minogue and the Rolling Stones and so was the unlikely venue for the World Swimming Championships held in Manchester 9-13 April 2008.

Not only was this the first time that a swimming competition of its kind was held in the UK but The MEN Arena was the first events venue in the UK to host such an event.

Although not an aquatic centre the MEN Arena was able to facilitate this event because two giant swimming pools, each 25m in length and holding 1000 litres of water were constructed for the duration of the Championships. The Spanish multinational company AstralPool was employed by FINA, official partner and sponsor of the championships to build the pools and in order to construct the pools on time it required 3 shifts of 50 people working 24 hours. Water was supplied by United Utilities and each pool took 56 hours to fill and six days to heat to a temperature between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius.

Back in March 2007, AstralPool also built two pools for the FINA World Swimming Championships held in Melbourne and as in Manchester each pool held 1000 litres of water. During televised coverage of the Championships in Manchester, BBC swimming pundit Sharron Davies, (former Commonwealth and Olympic medal winner) told viewers how after the Melbourne meet the water was used to feed the plants in the nearby Botanical Gardens. Australia was and still is experiencing their worst draught in 8 years so once all the chemicals had been removed from the water it had provided a much needed drink for the plants.

The Championships saw 17 world records being smashed and was particularly successful for the UK team who managed a medal tally of 24 (3 Gold, 10 Silver and 11 Bronze) and puts them in good stead for the Beijing Olympic Games in August.

The next event at the MEN Arena is Celine Dion in Concert beginning on 2nd May.About the Author: Biography 
Author: Sydney Cauldon-Low 
Sydney is a retired businessman having spent many of his working years visiting <a href="http://www.vibrantvenues.com">uk conference centres</a> including <a href="http://www.vibrantvenues.com/conference-venues/manchester_12.html">conference centres in Manchester</a> staying in <a href="http://www.vibrantvenues.com/conference-venues/manchester/hotels_12_4.html">Manchester hotels with meeting facilities</a>.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/9th-fina-world-swimming-championships-at-the-men-arena-manchester-402285.html" title="9th Fina World Swimming Championships at the Men Arena, Manchester">9th Fina World Swimming Championships at the Men Arena, Manchester</a>

The MEN Arena in Manchester is best known as a pop and event venue hosting such acts as Kylie Minogue and the Rolling Stones and so was the unlikely venue for the World Swimming Championships held in Manchester 9-13 April 2008.

Not only was this the first time that a swimming competition of its kind was held in the UK but The MEN Arena was the first events venue in the UK to host such an event.

Although not an aquatic centre the MEN Arena was able to facilitate this event because two giant swimming pools, each 25m in length and holding 1000 litres of water were constructed for the duration of the Championships. The Spanish multinational company AstralPool was employed by FINA, official partner and sponsor of the championships to build the pools and in order to construct the pools on time it required 3 shifts of 50 people working 24 hours. Water was supplied by United Utilities and each pool took 56 hours to fill and six days to heat to a temperature between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius.

Back in March 2007, AstralPool also built two pools for the FINA World Swimming Championships held in Melbourne and as in Manchester each pool held 1000 litres of water. During televised coverage of the Championships in Manchester, BBC swimming pundit Sharron Davies, (former Commonwealth and Olympic medal winner) told viewers how after the Melbourne meet the water was used to feed the plants in the nearby Botanical Gardens. Australia was and still is experiencing their worst draught in 8 years so once all the chemicals had been removed from the water it had provided a much needed drink for the plants.

The Championships saw 17 world records being smashed and was particularly successful for the UK team who managed a medal tally of 24 (3 Gold, 10 Silver and 11 Bronze) and puts them in good stead for the Beijing Olympic Games in August.

The next event at the MEN Arena is Celine Dion in Concert beginning on 2nd May.

Biography
Author: Sydney Cauldon-Low
Sydney is a retired businessman having spent many of his working years visiting uk conference centres including conference centres in Manchester staying in Manchester hotels with meeting facilities.

Rate this Article:

0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Related Articles
Related Q&A

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/9th-fina-world-swimming-championships-at-the-men-arena-manchester-402285.html

Article Tags: Manchester

Latest Travel Articles
More from Sydney Cauldon-Low

A Quick Tour Of Paris - Those Posh Western Arrondissements

By: Levi Reiss | 09/07/2009
I love touring Paris so much that I am doing a series on both the well known and the rarely visited tourist attractions of different sectors of the city, combining neighboring arrondissements. This short article visits the sixteenth and seventeenth districts of western Paris. Please join me on this tour. You are sure to discover sights that you'll just love.

Holidays in Bavaria - More than Beer and Leather Trousers!

By: Jimi St Pierre | 09/07/2009
Bavaria in southern Germany has a reputation for offering the archetypal image of German holidays - great beer and men dressed in fancy leather trousers! But Germany's most popular holiday destination has a great deal more to offer than this.

Hotels Made For a Cuba Honeymoon

By: Rossella Colella | 09/07/2009
If you are choosing where to go on your honeymoon, Cuba makes its case as a country bursting with top-class hotels, a tropical landscape and an ocean setting. Read on to find out about three of the most luxurious hotels that will host a perfect honeymoon in Cuba. Cayo Coco Cayo Coco...

Here is a comparison of so-called budget-friendly accommodations and hotels Chicago and Leeds have

By: Britney Simpson | 09/07/2009
Practicality dictates that all people should look for ways to save on costs.

There are various reasons to reserve for hotels in Oxford and Manchester

By: Britney Simpson | 09/07/2009
Are you planning to take a visit to Manchester or Oxford? Do you want to make sure you have access to the tourist spots you want to lay your eyes on? Well it is high time for you to check on what these cities offer not only as to attractions but in terms of accommodations as well. In a list of considerations, you will see that it is indeed best to reserve hotels in Oxford or hotels in Manchester. Below are some of the best features presented to you by the different accommodations in these wonderful tourist spots.

Each of the hotels in London was made for a celebration

By: Britney Simpson | 09/07/2009
Going to a strange place is somehow one of the most difficult experiences for some. While some look forward to spending a vacation just to be away from usual work requirements, there is a stress that goes behind it. If you are considering United Kingdom as your option for the travel, London hotels are worth taking note of in your itinerary. You might wonder why consider these options in mind when there are other things to consider. Well, hotels in London boast of a lot of things. Take a look at the following.

How to plan a great stay in hotels Las Vegas and Miami

By: Britney Simpson | 09/07/2009
Choosing from a list of accommodations is not that easy especially if you do not actually know what to do. When the choice becomes so unfavorable, then having a good time in a home away from yours is simply not worth it. Before you go to other places, you have to make a plan. When searching for hotels Las Vegas or hotels Miami, you have to follow some steps if you want to make sure you will have a pleasurable time. You may include the following tips in your list of considerations.

Here are things to consider when looking for family-friendly hotels San Francisco and New York have in their list

By: Britney Simpson | 09/07/2009
Each of the hotels San Francisco included in their list have different purposes to serve.

Double Clash of the Titans!

By: Sydney Cauldon-Low | 06/05/2008 | Soccer
No matter who wins the Premier league though there will be another chance for these adversaries to do battle on 21st May as they will become the first two British teams to meet in a UEFA Champions League final.

There's More to Do at St Pancras Then Just Board a Train

By: Sydney Cauldon-Low | 06/05/2008 | Travel
Located in Central London, St Pancras is a stunning and architecturally amazing building that has more underground tunnels than any other London Station. During the six year restoration programme, 150 years of dirt and grime was painstakingly removed from

Dolly Parton Returns to Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre

By: Sydney Cauldon-Low | 02/05/2008 | Music
Born on 19 January 1946 in Sevierville, Tennessee, Dolly was the fourth of 12 children. The family grew up ‘dirt poor' in the Great Smoky Mountains and lived together in a rustic one-room cabin. Dolly's parents were keen churchgoers, and the country sta

Fashion Hungry Visitors to Make a 'b' Line to the Clothes Show Live 2008

By: Sydney Cauldon-Low | 02/05/2008 | News & Society
There is so much to see and do at the show that even the most fashion hungry visitor cannot fail to fill their day with exciting and insightful things. Stunning daily cat walk shows will preview the latest designer and high street collections, some being

Toy Fair Arrives at Birmingham's Nec Arena

By: Sydney Cauldon-Low | 02/05/2008 | Travel
The Toy Collectors Fair provides the public with a unique chance to pick up some rare toys either for their collections or just to have fun with. A regular event that stops at conference centres throughout the country, it returns to Birmingham's National

Stitch and Creative Craft Show Returns to Manchester Central

By: Sydney Cauldon-Low | 02/05/2008 | Travel
The Stitch and Creative Crafts Show is one of the UK's premiere touring crafting events, which attracts thousands of visitors to a number of towns and cities nationwide. The show provides its many exhibitors with an excellent showcase to demonstrate their

Body Worlds 4 Comes to Manchester!

By: Sydney Cauldon-Low | 02/05/2008 | Travel
The arrival of Dr Gunther Von Hagens' Body Worlds 4 exhibition to the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry has attracted both criticism and praise. Arguably the museum's most controversial exhibition yet, it teaches visitors about the anatomy of thei