Robert-Poirier Stadium, Indoor athletics stadium at University of Rennes, France
Robert-Poirier Stadium is an indoor athletics hall on the Villejean campus in north-west Rennes, designed by Chabanne et Partenaires and covering 5,830 m². Inside are a 200 m running ring and a six-lane 60 m sprint straight, plus areas for shot put, long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vault. The stands hold 1,200 spectators, 734 of them seated, and one tribune is named after Jean Huitorel.
The stadium opened in 2015 following initial planning discussions that started in the 1990s for a sports complex at Campus Ker Lann. This extended development period eventually led to the creation of this modern facility.
The name honors Robert Poirier, a French athlete who won bronze in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1966 European Athletics Championships. This recognition keeps his athletic achievement connected to the venue today.
Access is easiest during regular university hours since the facility is part of the campus and opening times can vary. Visitors should plan ahead and check current access conditions before arriving.
During the Covid-19 vaccination campaign, the stadium served as the department's largest vaccination centre from 7 April 2021, run by firefighters and reaching over 3,000 injections a day in summer. It closed on 30 October 2021 after more than 356,000 injections. In 2024 Robert Poirier himself carried the Olympic flame here as a relay runner.
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