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Stephen C. O'Connell Center Natatorium

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The Stephen C. O'Connell Center Natatorium, home of the Gator
swimming and diving program, is considered one of the fastest facilities in
the nation. Since its opening in January 1981, the pool has been the site
of many prestigious events, including the inaugural NCAA Women's
Championships in 1982; the women's SEC Championships in 1984, 1989,
1998 and 2005; and the men's SEC Championships in 1981, 1985, 1989,
1998 and 2005. In addition, the 1982 United States Swimming Short
Course Nationals, the 1993 U.S.S. Junior National Championships and
the 2000 and 2004 Junior Olympic Swimming Championships were held
at UF. The O'Connell Center Natatorium recently underwent a major
renovation totaling approximately $850,000. A new indoor hot tub, a

1,600-square foot "Gator Champions" picture wall, a Mondo diving surface
and a dry diving board and overhead spotting rig were just a few of the
new amenities added. During the summer of 2005, more improvements
were made to the floor of the pool, as well as the pool deck.

Diving Facility

Comprised of two one-meter boards, two three-meter boards, one five-
meter platform and one 10-meter platform

Features a hot tub and underwater viewing room

Training apparatus includes a trampoline set-up with an overhead

spotting rig and a one-meter board over a port-a-pit

for Gator Men's Swimming & Diving

Gator Men's Swimming & Diving Coverage!