Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, Athletic stadium in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
Description
Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre is a stadium featuring a competition arena with a synthetic Rekortan running track and a covered grandstand for approximately 5,000 spectators. The facility also includes a separate warm-up training area alongside additional training spaces for various sports.
History
Built in 1994, the centre served as the main warm-up facility during the 2000 Olympic Games for competing athletes. It connects to Stadium Australia through an underground tunnel that allows direct access between the two venues.
Culture
The facility displays a Walk of Fame with thirteen bronze plaques honoring athletes from New South Wales, including sprinters Betty Cuthbert and Marjorie Jackson. These memorials celebrate local sporting heroes whose achievements have shaped the region's athletic legacy.
Practical
The centre offers track and field training facilities on weekdays with both the competition arena and warm-up area available for use. Visitors should plan their visit during standard operating hours when most facilities and coaching support are accessible.
Did you know?
The infield accommodates multiple sports including soccer, rugby union, rugby league, and American football alongside track training. This flexibility makes the venue suitable for diverse athletic purposes beyond traditional track events.
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