Wider seats have been specified for the London 2012 Olympics so that Britain’s growing population can squeeze in to watch the swimming and diving during the games.

Edwin Shirley Staging business development director Jeff Burke said that although the initial capital cost is greater, the ODA’s decision to go with larger seats made good business sense.

“Most seats are 460–470mm wide, but people are getting bigger,” said Burke.

Fom: Fatter fans to get wider seats at London Olympic pool, New Civil Engineer, 4 September 2007

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