Great Wheel Corporation Great Wheel Corporation Great Wheel Corporation was a company engaged in the development, building, financing, and operation of Ferris wheels, which they often termed "observation wheels" or "observation platforms". Great Wheel Corporation, registered in Singapore as GWC Holdings, was a consultant for the Singapore Flyer, the world's tallest Ferris wheel since it was completed in 2008. Florian Bollen was chairman of both Great Wheel Corporation and Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd. The Singapore Flyer went into receivership in May 2013. In 2009, Great Wheel Corporation merged with World Tourist Attractions to form Great City Attractions. World Tourist Attractions went into administration
2008 FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships – Women's 10K 2008 FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships – Women's 10K The Women's 10K race at the 2008 FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships was swum on Saturday, May 3, 2008 in Seville, Spain. It was the first event of the 2008 Open Water Worlds. The race began at 10:00 a.m., and was swum in the Guadalquivir River in the city center. 51 women swam the event. The 10 kilometer distance of the race was reached by completed 4 laps of the 2.5-kilometer course set up for the championships. The Women's 10K was one of two races at the 2008 Open