title: Atakoy Olympic Pool Stadium
text: # Atakoy Olympic Pool Stadium
  
  Ataköy Olympic Pool Stadium was an open-air swimming stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.
  
  The 1999 European Aquatics Championships were held in the 50 m pool. Alongside swimming, aquatic sports included diving, synchronised swimming and open water swimming.
  
  ## History
  
  Sinan Erdam built the stadium, as well as other Olympic Pools; e.g. the Sinan Erdam Dome.
  
  The building was destroyed in 2009, but now a bigger sports complex stands there.
  
  