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Melbourne 2007

The Melbourne FINA World Championships will be the 12th.

Details

• The mascot for the Melbourne Event is Penny the Penguin
• The Championships will be held from Saturday 17th March until Sunday 1 April, 2007. The Opening Ceremony will be held on Saturday 17 March 2007 at 8.00pm
• It is estimated the global TV audience will be one billion viewers!

Events

• About 2000 athletes from 175 countries will compete in five disciplines:
  • Swimming
  • Open Water Swimming
  • Water Polo
  • Diving
  • Synchronized Swimming

Facilities

• The main swimming events will be held at the Rod Laver Arena. A specially constructed temporary 50m pool will be installed at Rod Laver Arena for the swimming and synchronized swimming. The pool is to be dropped in, giving a 360 degree spectator view.
• The diving and water polo will be held at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Center
• The 5km, 10km and 25km Open Water Swimming events will be free events for spectators, held at St Kilda beach.

Related Pages

• List of all host cities
• home page for the World Swimming Championships
• Guide to Melbourne and map of Australia