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
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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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