Opening and Closing
Opening
Prominent support for the anniversary interbad: German swimming legend Britta Steffen gave the keynote speech at the opening of the trade fair on 22 October in Stuttgart. "Making our tomorrow better today": She talked about her life as an athlete, but also addressed the topic of sustainability, as she studied industrial engineering for the environment and sustainability alongside sport.
Closing
The conclusion of interbad was also be attended by prominent figures. The newly crowned Olympic 400 m freestyle champion Lukas Märtens took part in a panel discussion at the end of the trade fair on 24 October. "Behind the Scenes Olympia 2024": What is the connection between sports facilities (pool characteristics) and athletic performance? How important is competitive sport in Germany, far removed from professional football, and what needs to be modernised and de-bureaucratised within the existing structures so that more top results like those of Lukas Märtens in the swimming pool or Malaika Mihambo in athletics are possible by the time the 2040 Summer Olympics are held in Germany?