Agustín Melgar Olympic Velodrome

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

Agustín Melgar Olympic Velodrome
The velodrome in 1972
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Full nameVelódromo Olímpico Agustín Melgar
LocationJardín Balbuena, Venustiano Carranza
Mexico City
Mexico
Public transitMexico City Metro Mexico City Metro Line 9 Velódromo
Capacity6,400
Construction
Opened1968
ArchitectHerbert Schurmann
Access to the venue.

History

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Agustín Melgar Olympic Velodrome: El Velódromo".

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