18 July - 2 August, 2009

In 2009, Rome will be the host of the 13th FINA World Swimming Championship tournament.  An estimated sum of €10.5 million has been funded by Lazio for the 2009 World Swimming Championships to be held in Rome, Italy. An estimated of 2,500 athletes from all over the world are expected to take part.  Three new Olympic swimming pools are to be constructed: Frosinone, Anguillara, and between Tivoli and Guidonia, while a fourth structure at Monterotondo is near completion.  (Play Video)

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