The Torre贸n neighborhood was the scene of a swimming competition that brought together 400 swimmers from all over Castilla-La Mancha. The event, which was attended by the mayor, offered citizens a free opportunity for leisure and sport, promoting an active lifestyle and local pride. The day united the community around effort and coexistence.
Timing technology and pool design 馃強
The organization of the event required a digital timing system with touch sensors on the edges of the pool, capable of recording times with hundredth-of-a-second precision. The lanes were marked with buoys made of composite material, reducing water resistance. Swimmers wore caps with RFID chips for real-time tracking, data that was projected onto an LED screen. The pool design, with a uniform depth of 2 meters, facilitated turns and safety.
When water isn't the only thing that gets you wet 馃槄
Seeing 400 people moving their arms at the same time in the Torre贸n is reminiscent of a choreography of disoriented dolphins, but with less grace. Of course, whoever said swimming was a calm sport never tried the starting block dive. Between involuntary elbows and the chlorine stinging in the eyes, some came out of the water redder than a tomato. At least the mayor didn't dive in headfirst, otherwise we would have had a real mess.