Downsized London Olympics pool opens to public

TOKYO, Japan - Peter Tudor, director of venues at London Legacy Development Corp., speaks during an interview on the downsized spectator stands of the London Aquatics Centre in the British capital on Oct. 30, 2014. The 2012 London Olympics venue has been modified by deconstructing two temporary spectator wings to reduce the capacity and minimize maintenance costs before opening to the public in March. (Kyodo)

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