The LSU Natatorium is a
swimming
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and
diving
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* Diving (sport), the sport of jumping into deep water
* Underwater diving, human activity underwater for recreational or occupational purposes
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Sports
* Dive (American football), ...
facility located on the campus of
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louis ...
in
Baton Rouge, LA
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. The facility, built in 1985, serves as the home of the
LSU Tigers
The LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers (also known as the Fighting Tigers) are the athletic teams representing Louisiana State University (LSU), a state university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU competes in Division I of the National Collegiat ...
and
LSU Lady Tigers swimming and diving teams. The stadium has a seating capacity of 2,200. The Natatorium features a 50-meter pool, which can be converted into two 25-meter or 25-yard pools with the use of bulkheads and includes a championship diving well with one- and three-meter springboards and five-, seven- and 10-meter platforms.
The facility has played host to several national competitions, including the 1985 National Sports Festival, the 1986 Men's Southeastern Conference Championships, the 1987 NCAA Diving Regional and the U.S. Diving National Championships and the 1999 NCAA Regional Diving Championships.
[http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=177223 lsusports.net. 2013. Retrieved 2013.]
Gallery
File:LSU Natatorium - Baton Rouge, LA.jpg, LSU Natatorium - Front View
File:LSU Natatorium - Baton Rouge.jpg, LSU Natatorium - Side View
File:LSU Natatorium (Baton Rouge, LA).jpg, LSU Natatorium exterior (1985–2015)
See also
*
LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers
The LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers (also known as the Fighting Tigers) are the college athletics in the United States, athletic teams representing Louisiana State University (LSU), a state university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU competes i ...
References
External links
LSU Natatorium at LSUSports.net
College swimming venues in the United States
LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers swimming and diving venues
Sports venues in Louisiana
Swimming venues in Louisiana
Sports venues completed in 1985
1985 establishments in Louisiana
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