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Gabby Blauert, Hamilton County Tourism
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gblauert@hamiltoncountytourism.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2025
CARMEL, IND. — The newly built Carmel High School Natatorium Complex will host the first leg of the 2025 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup on October 10-12, 2025. More than 750 athletes from over 50 nations will compete in the Swimming World Cup for a share of the $1.2 million prize pool. Carmel Swim Club and Hamilton County Sports Authority collaborated to bring this event to Carmel, Indiana, a city known for its top-tier swimming programs.
“Hosting the 2025 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup at Carmel High School’s new natatorium is a tremendous opportunity for Hamilton County,” said Hamilton County Sports Authority Director Carl Daniels. “This state-of-the-art facility showcases Carmel’s commitment to excellence in swimming and provides an outstanding venue for international competition. We’re proud to partner with Carmel Swim Club to bring this prestigious event to our community.”
The Carmel High School Natatorium Complex features a 50m competition pool with high-performance filtration and recessed gutters—one of the fastest pools in the United States. The facility also includes spectator seating, an additional 50m training pool, and a hydrotherapy area.
Carmel has produced world-class athletes through a strong community-driven program. Three Team USA Olympians from the Paris 2024 Games hail from Carmel: Drew Kibler, and siblings Aaron and Alex Shackell.
“Carmel Swim Club has a rich tradition of swimming excellence locally and globally,” said Chris Plumb, Carmel Swim Club CEO/head coach and Carmel High School men’s and women’s swimming head coach. “We could not be prouder to share our beautiful, new home pool, the Carmel High School Natatorium, with the world’s best swimmers this fall. We look forward to the positive impact hosting an event of this caliber will have on our local community and inspiring our next generation of young swimmers to dream big.”
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About Carmel Swim Club: Carmel Swim Club has taught excellence through swimming, for life, since 1973. CSC prepares kids to be well-rounded people, from those competing in local swim meets to the international Olympic stage. Over the past 50 years, Carmel Swim Club has established itself as the best competitive swim team in Indiana and one of the top club teams in the USA. CSC is proud to be a community club with an international presence, offering an innovative competitive program for all ages and ability levels, focused on team culture, skill development, and empowering young athletes to grow in and out of the water.
About Hamilton County Sports Authority: Hamilton County Sports Authority, a division of Hamilton County Tourism, is committed to developing first-class facilities, supporting high-quality training programs, promoting regenerative tourism, and cultivating local, national, and international sporting events. Through these efforts, HCSA aims to inspire athletes, engage the community, and enhance the economic and social well-being of Hamilton County, Indiana.
