Whilst building they found an ancient Iron Age Settlement with a burial site containing 4 skeletons!Majority of spectators sit in temporary wings to be taken down after the games. 17, 500.
Used after the games.
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Basketball Arena BBA
Where?
N of OP, Stratford
Events
Basketball
Handball
Paralympics
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Rugby
1,000 tonne steel frame, on eof the largest ever temporary venues built for any games
22hrs to transform from Basketball to Handball.
Taken down after the games.
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BMX Circuit BMX
Where?
N of OP, next to the Velodrome.
Events
BMX cycling
Cycling
400m circuit will be joined by a new mountain bike track and road cycle circuit after the games.
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Copper Box HBA
Where?
W of OP
Events
Handball
Goalball
Modern Pentathlon (fencing)
More than 3000sqm external copper cladding mostly recycled.
48hrs to get venue ready for the Modern Pentathlon Fencing after Handball.
After the games will become a multi-use sports centre for community and athlete training.
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Riverbank Arena HOC
Where?
Northish OP, Stratford
Events
HOCKEY
Paralympics
5-a-side Football
7-a-side Football
Playing field is London blue with a pink surrounding area. After the games will move to the North of the park in Eton Manor. 3000 permament seats.
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Olympic Stadium STA
Where?
S of OP, Stratford
Events
ATHLETICS
Paralympics
ATHLETICS
Capacity 80,000! 25,000 capacity permanent seats lower tier, which, after the games will continue to be a venue for Sport and cultural events.
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Velodrome VEL
Where?
N of OP, (in cluster with BBA + BMX), Stratford
Events
TRACK CYCLING
Paralympics
TRACK CYCLING
One of the most sustainable, air ventillation system so no need for AC.
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