Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - Los Angeles, CA
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N 34° 00.842 W 118° 17.168
11S E 381244 N 3764457
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosted two Olympics.
Waymark Code: WM4801
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TerryDad2
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In 1932, the Coliseum hosted the 1932 Summer Olympic Games; the first of two Olympiads hosted at the stadium. The Coliseum served as the site of primary track and field events as well as opening and closing ceremonies. The 1932 games marked the introduction of the Olympic Village as well as the victory podium.

Los Angeles hosted the 1984 Summer Olympics, and the Coliseum became the first stadium to host the Olympics twice; again serving as the primary track and field venue and site of the opening and closing ceremonies. Wikipedia

Olympic Games: Los Angeles Summer 1932

Olympic Games No 2: Los Angeles Summer 1984

Sport held at venue: Athletics - Track events

Sport held at venue No 2: Athletics - Track events

Additional sport(s) held at venue:
Opemimg and closing ceremonies.


Start and/or Finish: Not Aplicable

Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Website

Olympic Games No 3: Not listed

Web Address with Additional Details: Not listed

Details of Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Not listed

Current Use: Not listed

Parking Area: Not Listed

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