In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium and its impact on different areas of society. From its influence on art and culture to its relevance in science and technology, LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium has left its mark on history and remains a topic of great interest today. We will analyze its evolution over time, from its origins to its current state, and examine how it has shaped the way we think and act. Through this comprehensive analysis, we hope to offer an enriching and insightful view on LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium and its relevance in the modern world.
"Los Angeles Swim Stadium" redirects here. For the swim stadium used in the 1984 Olympics, see McDonald's Olympic Swim Stadium.
LA84/John C. Argue Swim Stadium
The front of the LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium in 2014
The venue seated 10,000, including 5,000 in wooden bleacher seats that were removed after the 1932 games. The main swimming pool measures 165 ft (50 m) long by 64 ft (20 m) wide. A children's pool is adjacent to the main pool. The permanent grandstands at their top point was 15 ft (4.6 m) high spread over a length of 256 ft (78 m) and a width of 98 ft (30 m).
The venue was renovated in 2002 to 2003. Bentley Management Group was hired in 2006 to refurbish and install the Olympic Rings on the south side of the Swim Stadium. The Rings were used in the 1984 Summer Olympics and were lit by Rafer Johnson during the Opening Ceremony at the LA Coliseum.
The Swim Stadium was later renamed in honor of the LA84 Foundation and for John C. Argue (1931 or 1932 - 2002), a Los Angeles–based lawyer who served as a key board member player for bringing the Olympics back to LA 52 years later. Argue also served as chair of the board of trustees for the University of Southern California from 2000 until his death in 2002, and was part of the unsuccessful effort to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to LA.