U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials (2008)

The U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials were held at the Qwest Center from June 29 to July 6, 2008. Two temporary Olympic size swimming pools were set up trials and the seating capacity of the Qwest Center was reduced from 17,000 seats to around 14,000. In addition to the swimming trials, the convention center will host the USA Swimming Aqua Zone, the sponsor and fan experience area.

Omaha beat out the two other finalists, St. Paul MN and San Antonio TX, to receive the bid. Omaha was selected because of a renovated historic district, a revitalized downtown, a vigorous business environment, and a population that will support athletes, as they do at the College World Series and as they did at the 2006 NCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship.

[edit] Artist Drawings of the Qwest Center during the Olympic Team Swimming Trials

swimming pool inside the Qwest Center

Qwest Center entrance

10th Street view of Qwest Center

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