Agustín Melgar Olympic Velodrome Explained

Agustín Melgar Olympic Velodrome
Fullname:Velódromo Olímpico Agustín Melgar
Location:Jardín Balbuena, Venustiano Carranza
Mexico City
Mexico
Publictransit: Velódromo
Opened:1968
Architect:Herbert Schurmann
Capacity:6,400

The Agustín Melgar Olympic Velodrome is a velodrome located in the Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City sports complex located in Mexico City, Mexico.

History

It hosted the track cycling events for the 1968 Summer Olympics. it was also used by many cyclists who attempted to break the world hour record. The record was broken 39 times at the velodrome, including one by Eddy Merckx.[1]

The facility holds 6,400 people and the infield is synthetic turf lined for both association football and small-sized American football games.

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Agustín Melgar Olympic Velodrome: El Velódromo .