Athletics Chief Praises London 2012 Olympic Stadium Design at Summer Olympian

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Athletics Chief Praises London 2012 Olympic Stadium Design

Posted November 12, 2007 at 12:25 PM by Martin Kennedy

Section: London 2012, Events, Track & Field

The President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has praised the designs of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium President of the IAAF Mr Lamine Diack said: ‘The designs for the 2012 Olympic stadium indicate a secure future for the Olympics’ number one sport in the British capital.

‘London’s successful bid for the 2012 Games had legacy at its heart, and in particular, the need to provide sustainable venues and projects, as part of a vision of the city’s future development.

‘In turn, the sport of Athletics, whose rules and heritage owe so much to Great Britain, has been in desperate need for a world class competition facility in London, to showcase the sport in the UK, especially for international events such as the annual IAAF Super Grand Prix.

‘In this context, the stadium plans which have been unveiled today for the Games of the XXX Olympiad, guarantee long term benefits to Londoners and the future of international athletics competition within the city.

‘The imaginative design to construct a permanent 25,000 seat sporting facility allowing for a dismountable top section which increases the capacity to 80,000 during the Games, fits the legacy aspirations for both the facility and athletics.

‘A stadium which can be downsized for community sports use, as well as elite events, means a long term practical future for the most important 2012 Olympic facility and has the full support of the IAAF.

Via: International Olympic Committee