Olympic Stadiums That Now Serve Completely Different Purposes

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Akanksha Sharma
June 23, 2025

21. London’s Olympic Velodrome (2012) – Now a World-Class Cycling Center

Aerial view of the Olympic Park showing the Velodrome with BMX Track to the right. Picture taken on 16 April 2012. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @EG Focus

Original Purpose: Hosted track cycling events during the 2012 London Olympics. New Purpose: An elite training facility and community cycling hub. London’s velodrome, nicknamed "The Pringle" due to its unique shape, remains one of the most well-used Olympic venues. It continues to serve professional cyclists while also offering public access for casual riders, making cycling more accessible to the general population.

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