“That’s why it’s cool, it’s a beautiful swimming pool” – Florent Manaudou, Olympic champion in London
The last time the Aquapolis Limoges Métropole hosted these French championships was in 2015, just a few months after the inauguration of the aquatic complex. Charlotte Bonnet had won 5 national titles here, she appreciates the place: “Yes, it’s true that it’s a very beautiful pool. The last French championships were very good too! In 2015, there were a lot of people, I remember. In addition, the play area has been set up for us. , it’s a beautiful complex”. And Florent Manaudou, the London Olympic champion is of the same opinion:“It’s a pool where there’s room. I like it when we compete at a high level to have room to recover, to be able to warm up. That’s why it’s cool. It’s a nice pool.”
In total, more than 1200 people, swimmers, coaches, physiotherapists, officials will be present throughout the competition. To attend the events, it is still possible to buy tickets directly at the Aquapolis, where a ticket office has been opened, or online. Every day, 800 places are available for the morning heats (from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and 800 for the afternoon finals (from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.). 5 euros for a morning and 10 euros for the afternoon, 80 euros for the whole week of competition.