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2 unusual facts about City of Sports Complex


City of Sports Complex

The site now counts on modern constructions such as the Rio Olympic Arena, where the Games' Basketball and Artistic Gymnastics competitions was held; the Maria Lenk National Aquatic Center, venue for the Swimming, Synchronized Swimming and Diving competitions; and the Barra Velodrome, where the Cycling (track) and Speed Skating events took place.

To host the 2007 Pan American Games, the City of Sports Complex, administered by Rio de Janeiro City Hall and an arena of important international motor sport races such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix, CART IndyCar Racing and Motorcycle Speed Races, was turned into a mega sports complex with the capacity to stage several sport disciplines.



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