Once a mecca for Olympic champions, Santa Clara's International Swim Center is shuttered over safety concerns

I wonder how long the old girl will last, Carver recalled thinking.

On Friday, Jan. 12, swimmers and coaches showed up for practice before the sun had even come up to find a notice from the city of Santa Clara stating that because of the swim center's dilapidated condition, it would be closed until further notice.

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