Construction Completed

Construction of the IU Natatorium was completed in the summer of 1982 leading into the National Sports Festival. Lead design consultant for the project was legendary IU swimming coach, Dr. James “Doc” Counsilman.     

Olympic Swimming Trials

This represented the third time the Trials were held at the IU Natatorium. Amy Van Dyken qualified for the team and went on to be the first American female athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics at the 96 games. The Synchronized Swimming Trials were also held at the IU Natatorium. Amy Van Dyken qualified for the team here and went on to be the first American female athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

NCAA 1 Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships

This event was part of a multi-year commitment by the NCAA to hold their swimming and diving championships at the Natatorium.