Fascinating facts about swimming pools
- Apparently, the Olympics Games in London 2012 had a mobile floor as the depth of the water can impact the finishing time of various competitors.
- Infinity pools are a growing trend in the modern world. Singapore’s Marima Bay Sands resort is reportedly said to be the highest one in the world. If you’re acrophobic, its best to keep away!
- The oldest known pool in the world finds its roots in the glorious age of Mohenjo-Daro civilization, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. It is made with bitumen and tight-fitting bricks.
- Seemingly benign foundations like yellow, red, and orange tiles can have far-reaching consequences in color. The Library resort in Koh Samui, Thailand is said to be the reddest pool due to this.
- Infinity pools may seem like a newfangled development but on the contrary, it’s quite ancient. The Palace of Versailles was built in 1400, bearing the same concept in mind.
- Swimming has been a leisure activity for thousands of years. Signs of evidence point to Egyptians enjoying this sport as far back as 2000 BC.
- Pools may have been around for a long time but filtration tanks are most definitely a new invention. The first one was built around 1910. We thank the founders for this!
- Qualifying for the Olympics as a swimmer is an uphill battle. Only 1850 swimmers actually make it to the trails, out of which only 50 are selected to make the team. Talk about the struggle!
- Breastroke, a technique in swimming, is said to be the oldest known stroke. It dates back to the 1st century.
- Swimming is one of the many life lessons regarding the survival of the fittest. Strangely enough, more than half the world doesn’t know how to swim. Swimming reduces the risk of drowning to a considerable degree but people don’t make the effort to learn this life-saving skill.
- Chlorine is an essential component in the cleaning of swimming pools. It can kill bacteria and E.coli. Regular upkeep is a must and as such, pool users can avail services of companies like Constructeur Piscine De Mone who offer a wide range of products and amenities.
- Chile is home to the largest swimming pool in the world. It is located in San Alfonso del Mar resort which can hold 66 million gallons of water, covering an area of 19.77 acres.
