An ultra-smart idea known as the buffer lane has gradually taken hold in Olympic pool design. These special lanes, situated on the outermost edges of the pool, are not assigned to competitors.

Therefore, engineers design fast pools with components that minimize the water's movement. The video below shows the fast pool used in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Why have the Paris Olympics brought so many exciting swimming events — but not so many world records? It turns out that the pool's depth is just one possible reason.

Controversy surrounds whether the Olympic pool in the Paris La Défense Arena is not deep enough and slows swimmers. Is this contention true?

The Paris Games has produced a surprising lack of world records so far. Some think it may be because the pool is unusually shallow.

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Why have the Paris Olympics brought so many exciting swimming events — but not so many world records? It turns out that the pool's depth is just one possible reason.

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Why have the Paris Olympics brought so many exciting swimming events — but not so many world records? It turns out that the pool's depth is just one possible reason.