Strömvallen, Football stadium in Villastaden, Gävle, Sweden
Strömvallen is a football stadium in Villastaden, Gävle, beside the Gavleån river between the concert hall and the Silvanum cultural centre. It has an artificial-turf pitch and a capacity of 6,703, though the stands at both short ends have been removed.
The stadium was founded in 1903 and developed gradually over subsequent decades. A permanent spectator stand was constructed in 1923, representing a key milestone in establishing lasting infrastructure for the venue.
Strömvallen is no longer Gefle IF's home ground: the first team moved to Gavlevallen in May 2015, and the old venue now hosts the club's youth teams. The name was chosen in a public competition and announced at the reopening on 3 July 1923. The 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup bronze match, USA 2–0 China, was played here.
The stadium is located about 2.3 kilometers from Gävle Central Station and is easily accessible by car or public transport. Parking is available behind the adjacent sports hall, making it convenient for visitors arriving by vehicle.
The attendance record of 9,333 was set on 29 July 1942 at a competition featuring runner Gunder Hägg, not in 1949. In 1949, four Gefle IF firefighters set the first world record at Strömvallen in the 4 × 1,500 metres relay with a time of 15:30.2.
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