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The two basic features of a track and field stadium are the outer oval-shaped running track and an area of turf within this track—the field. In earlier competitions, track lengths varied: the Panathinaiko Stadium measured 333.33 metres at the 1896 Summer Olympics , while at the 1904 Olympics the distance was a third of a mile (536.45 m) at ...
The measurement of uniformity is done using a predefined length of string line (normally the same length used in horizontal alignment) along the track. If the midpoint of the measurement has higher elevation, it is called hump deviation. On the other hand, if the midpoint has lower elevation, it is called dip deviation. [9]
20 centimetres (7.9 in) above the blue band is the black measurement line. The inner edge of this 5 centimetres (2.0 in) line defines the length of the track. 90 centimetres (35 in) above the inside of the track is the outside of the 5 cm wide red sprinter's line. The zone between black and red lines is sprinter's lane, which is the optimum ...
An all-weather running track is a rubberized, artificial running surface for track and field athletics. It provides a consistent surface for competitors to test their athletic ability unencumbered by adverse weather conditions.
Backstretch refers to either: (1) the portion of an oval racetrack on the far side of the grandstand, parallel to the homestretch, or, (2) particularly in North America, the area near the racetrack where horses are stabled and the daily work of maintaining the horses occurs. In many racetracks, the stabling area is located next to the far side ...
As its name suggest, the main facility of the Baguio Athletic Bowl is its track and field or athletics oval complemented by a grandstand structure with 1,100 seating capacity. [15] The Baguio Tennis Club manages four tennis courts inside the sports complex. The Athletic Bowl also hosts a swimming pool. [16]
The two shorter distances take place on the straight of a running track, while the 400 m version covers one whole lap of a standard oval track. Events over shorter distances are also commonly held at indoor track and field events, ranging from 50 meters hurdles upwards.
Franklin Field: 52,593: Philadelphia United States: Liberty Bell Classic, Penn Relays: American football 66 Guiyang Olympic Sports Center: 51,638 Guiyang China: Association football 67 Hohhot City Stadium: 51,632 Hohhot China: Association football 68 İzmir Atatürk Stadium: 51,295 İzmir Turkey: 1971 Mediterranean Games, Islamic Games, 2005 ...