Abstract: A support part of a swimming start block. The front support part (18) is provided for a starting block (1) of a swimming race, which includes at least one base (9) to be fixed around a swimming pool, and a platform (5) which is mounted or fixed on the base (9). A foot of a swimmer as well as his hands are supported before the start of a race on the front support part. This front support part is arranged to be mounted interchangeably on a front portion of the platform (5) of the starting block (18) and can be an intelligent front support part with motion sensors and light source and race management electronics.

Abstract: A starting block (1) including a supporting ledge device (10) for a start of a backstroke race. The supporting ledge device is at least partially integrated into the starting block. The supporting ledge device includes a support ledge (13) on which at least one foot of a swimmer can be supported before the start of a backstroke race. The support ledge is held from within a base (9) or a base plate of the starting block by fastening elements (11). Two flexible fastening elements in the form of straps are respectively connected to the two ends of the support ledge and to return means within the starting block at ends opposite the fixation to the support ledge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food or beverage dispensing device (10) comprising holding means (30) accepting at least two containers (20, 20?) of similar configuration; the holding means (30) being configured to cooperate with receiving means (60) in the device (10) to insert and position the at least two containers (20, 20) in the device (10) for preparing a food or beverage, each container comprising at least an ingredient for the preparation of a food or beverage; the holding means (30) comprising positioning means (31) to position in a certain manner the containers in the holding means (30) and also comprising an interface area (32) for each of the containers placed, such that free access is left to operate the containers injecting a fluid for the preparation of the food or beverage and to open and/or close the dispensing outlet of the food or beverage prepared. The at least two containers (20, 20?) are configured as flexible pouches or sachets.