Melbourne Olympic Velodrome
Closed/Former Venue
The Melbourne Olympic Velodrome (or Olympic Park Velodrome) is a former stadium that was used for cycling events during the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The velodrome opened prior to the Olympics and was situation on part of the site previously occupied by the Motordrome - was demolished in 1972 and replaced by a car park - and the site is now occupied by Melbourne's primary rectangular sports stadium - AAMI Park.
The Melbourne Olympic Velodrome featured a two-tiered grandstand on the western side with permanent seating for 4,400 spectators. During the Olympics, a 3,500-seat temporary stand was built to boost its capacity to 7,900.
Melbourne Olympic Velodrome Details
Location
Address
Capacity
4,400
Seats
4,400 (100% of capacity)
Lights
Yes
Arena Roof
No
Video Screen
No
Opened
1956 (Closed 1972)
Sports Played
Cycling
Historic Events
Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games
Accommodation
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