Olympic Stadium in Athens, Olympic Stadium in Marousi, Greece
The Olympic Stadium of Athens "Spyros Louis" is a stadium in Marousi, in the northern part of Athens, with a red running track around a green football pitch and tiered seating for 75,000. Two sweeping white roof sections, carried on white tubular arches and cables, cover the side stands and leave the central field open; a tall screen stands between the arches at the far end.
The venue was constructed in 1982 for the European Athletics Championships and served as the main stage during the Athens Olympic Games. Before the 2004 Games, the arena received a new roof structure designed by Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava.
The arena honors Spyridon Louis, a water carrier from Marousi who won the inaugural modern Olympic marathon in 1896 and became a national hero. His victory is seen as a symbol of Hellenic spirit and bridges ancient tradition with contemporary athletics.
The grounds include three parking areas, fourteen VIP boxes, workspaces for 480 media staff, and three athlete changing rooms with full training equipment. Visitors can explore the facilities during events or through organized tours, with access and opening times varying.
The stadium's record attendance of 75,263 was set on 3 November 1982, when Olympiacos beat Hamburg 2–0 in the second round of the European Cup. The first football match played here was on 15 September 1982, Olympiacos against Östers, and Nikos Anastopoulos scored the ground's first goal. The venue has also served as a special stage for the Acropolis Rally in 2005, 2006 and 2022.
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