VIDEO: Timelapse shows the Paris Olympic pool being built
What does it take to build one of the most iconic pools in the world?
The Paris Olympics are well underway and viewers have been enjoying the days filled with sports.
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Swimming has always been a very popular event for the duration of the Olympics.
South Africa's very own Tatjana Smith was the first of Team SA to win a gold medal at the Games this year.
She is also joined by fellow SA swimmers Pieter Coetze, Matthew Sates, and Kaylene Corbett.
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There are years of preparation that go into hosting the Olympic games, with host cities having to build a lot of infrastructure.
One of the buildings that always generates a lot of excitement is the aquatics centre.
Like all those before them, Paris ensured it gave the athletes participating in watersports the best, most state-of-the-art venue.
The company that undertook this massive challenge was Myrtha Pools, which has been in the industry for over 60 years.
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Myrtha Pools is no stranger to these mammoth tasks and as those who have been watching the watersports in Paris can see, they did an incredible job.
In a social media post, they explained more about the design:
It took 36 days to install the stainless steel modular pools, ensuring optimal performance for athletes thanks to dimensional precision and optimal water circulation. The Myrtha installation results in a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional pond construction methods. By the way, 80% of the materials in the pools will be reused after the Games. For the first time, the Myrtha Breathe system will be active during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! This innovation eliminates volatile disinfection by-products from basin water to achieve cleaner water and better air quality for all.
Watch this satisfying time-lapse video to see the Paris 2024 aquatic centre come to life:
There are still quite a few days of Olympic excitement left with many Team SA athletes still hoping to make their mark in this pool.
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Main image courtesy of X/Tatjana Smith