Rowing Finish Line for Xth Olympiad - Long Beach, CA - Modern Olympic Venues on Waymarking.com

Rowing at the 1932 Summer Olympics featured 7 events, for men only. The competitions were held from August 9, 1932 to August 13, 1932. Since the entire stadium is 106 acres, this Waymark takes you to the grandstands and finish line. Note the benchmark for the 2000 meter finish, as well as a plaque for the 1600 meter speedboat course.

According to a nearby historical marker, "Created in 1932 for the rowing events of the Xth Olympiad, the Stadium was the first manmade rowing course in the United States. Its width allowed four teams to race abreast, eliminating additional heats and allowing oarsmen to enter the finals at the peak of their form. Later it served as the venue for the 1968 and 1976 United States men’s Olympic rowing trials and the 1984 United States women's Olympic rowing trials. The site remains an important training and competitive center for rowers, including our National and Olympic teams."

References:
Long Beach Rowing Assoc. (visit link)
Long Beach Parks (visit link)
Historical Marker (visit link)
Wikipedia (visit link)

Olympic Games: Los Angeles Summer 1932 Sport held at venue: Rowing Start and/or Finish: Finish Web Address with Additional Details: [Web Link] Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Website Current Use: Rowing, Water Skiing Olympic Games No 2: Not listed Olympic Games No 3: Not listed Sport held at venue No 2: Not listed Additional sport(s) held at venue: Not listed Details of Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Not listed Parking Area: Not Listed

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