Wednesday, December 3, 2008

1920, Antwerp: The freezing pool

The pool, venue of Water Polo, Swimming and Diving competitions, in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games. The water was noted to be very dark and very cold. In addition, the weather throughout the Games was cool and damp and the athletes scrambled to warm up.
Source: Photo - Olympialaisskisat, Finland 1924