Halle d'athlétisme Stéphane-Diagana, Indoor athletics stadium in La Duchère, Lyon, France
Halle d'athlétisme Stéphane-Diagana is an indoor sports facility in Lyon dedicated to athletics. It contains a 200-meter track with six lanes for middle-distance and longer races, alongside a 60-meter sprint track with eight lanes for explosive speed work.
The facility opened in October 2012 and was officially inaugurated the following month. The opening ceremony brought together renowned French track athletes who celebrated the addition of this new venue to Lyon's sports infrastructure.
The hall is named after Stéphane Diagana, the French 400-metre hurdler and 1997 world champion. In January 2012, local elected official Nathalie Perrin-Gilbert argued instead for naming it after Lyon pole vaulter Pierre Quinon. The name was fixed before the November 2012 opening.
The hall stands in La Duchère, next to the Stade de La Duchère, in Lyon's 9th arrondissement. The entrance is through the glass double doors marked "PUBLIC" beneath the white "VILLE DE LYON" sign. Access follows the competition and training calendar, so check the programme before travelling.
The building relies on solar panels and renewable energy systems to generate much of its own power. This commitment to sustainability demonstrates how modern sports facilities can reduce their impact on the environment.
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