Stockholm Olympic Stadium
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Stockholm Olympic Stadium (Swedish: Stockholms Olympiastadion), most often called Stockholms stadion or (especially locally) simply Stadion, is a stadium in Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by architect Torben Grut, it was opened in 1912; its original use was as a venue for the 1912 Olympic Games. At the 1912 Games, it hosted athletics, some equestrian and football matches, gymnastics, the running part of the modern pentathlon, tug of war, and wrestling events.[1] It has a capacity of 13,145–14,500 depending on usage and a capacity of nearly 33,000 for concerts.
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Stadion (The Stadium) | |
Full name | Stockholms Olympiastadion |
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Location | Stockholm, Sweden |
Owner | Stockholm Municipality |
Capacity | 14,417 (Concerts: 33,000) |
Field size | 105 x 68 m |
Construction | |
Built | 1910–1912 |
Opened | 1 June 1912; 112 years ago (1912-06-01) |
Architect | Torben Grut |
Tenants | |
Djurgårdens IF (1936–2013) AIK (1912–1936) Djurgårdens IF (women) (2015–) |
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