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Swimming At The 2024 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 Metre Breaststroke
The men's 200 metre breaststroke event at the 2024 Summer Olympics was held from 30 to 31 July 2024 at the Paris Aquatics Centre. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following record was established during the competition: Qualification A National Olympic Committee (NOC) may enter a maximum of two qualified athletes in each individual event, but only if both of them have attained the Olympic Qualifying Time (OQT). One athlete per event can potentially enter if they meet the Olympic Consideration Time (OCT), or if the total quota of 852 athletes has not been targeted. NOCs may also permit swimmers regardless of time (one per gender) under a Universality place since they have no swimmers attaining either of the standard entry times (OQT/OCT). Following the end of the qualification window, World Aquatics will assess the number of swimmers who have achieved the OQT, the number of relay-only swimmers, and the nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paris La Défense Arena
Paris La Défense Arena (originally known as the U Arena) is a multi-use domed stadium in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris. Opened in October 2017, it was developed by the rugby union club Racing 92, and replaced Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir as their home field. It is one of the two multi-use domed stadiums to be built in Europe, along with Telenor Arena and is Europe’s largest indoor arena. Its naming rights are held by Paris La Défense, the management company of the nearby La Défense business district. The venue offers three separate configurations. In its rugby configuration, it has a nominal seating capacity of 30,681. For concerts, it is able to seat 40,000. Finally, a movable stand allows it to also be used for a variety of indoor sports, at various capacities, with a capacity of as low as 5,000 being possible. The venue also includes of office space, 300 student rooms, shops, including a club shop, a brewery and a gourmet restaurant. It is scheduled to host swi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
