Olympic Velodrome (VEL)
cctv.com 07-19-2004 11:19
The Olympic Velodrome, at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA), is the venue where the Track Cycling discipline will take place. It is expected to host 5,250 spectators, who will have the opportunity to view the fast-paced sport in the modern Velodrome venue.
The field of play is a wooden track made by afzelia hard wood of 250 m. length and 7,20 m. width. The banking at the two bends is 42掳 and at the two straights is 12掳.
The renovation of the Velodrome is included in the project 鈥淎esthetic Unification of OAKA鈥, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. Part of it includes its roof, designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
Quick facts & Dates
Sport: Cycling Track
Competition Schedule: 20-25 August
Athletes participating: 188
Total capacity: 5,250
Net capacity: 3,300
Total land surface: 53,400 sq m
Distance from Ol. Village: 14.5km
Completion Date: 30 May 2004
Official Opening: 30 July 2004
Press seats: 110 written press, 30 photographers
Spectator Services:
Ticket resolution office, medical services, information desk, food concessions, merchandising concessions, WCs.
Source:The official website of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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