Lake Oval, Sports stadium in Victoria, Australia
Lake Oval features an eight-lane running track, a FIFA-standard natural grass field, and a heritage grandstand from 1926 that accommodates 7,400 spectators.
The stadium hosted South Melbourne Football Club from 1878 until 1982, with a record attendance of 41,000 spectators during a 1932 match against Carlton.
The grounds underwent transformation from an oval cricket field to a rectangular soccer stadium in 1995, marking a shift in Melbourne's sporting landscape.
The venue includes a six-lane warm-up track, broadcast lighting system, video scoreboard, and houses the Victorian Institute of Sport in the restored grandstand.
A statue commemorating Peter Norman stands near the stadium, recognizing his support during the 1968 Olympics Black Power salute protest movement.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -37.84028,144.96500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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