Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
| Location |
2450 Fred Taylor Drive Columbus, OH 43210 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ohio State University |
| Operator | The Ohio State University Department of Athletics |
| Capacity | 10,000[1] |
| Surface | Natural Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 13, 1998 |
| Opened | August 4, 2001 |
| Construction cost | USD $6.5 Million |
| Architect | Moody•Nolan, Inc. |
| Tenants | |
| Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA) (2001-Present) | |
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium is a 10,000-capacity stadium located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The stadium is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes men's and women's lacrosse teams as well as the soccer and track and field teams. The stadium opened for soccer in the fall of 2001. It also hosts the OHSAA boys and girls track and field State Tournament. It is named after former OSU athlete, Jesse Owens.
Dimensions
Soccer
- 76 yd × 118 yd (69 m × 108 m)
Men's Lacrosse
- 60 yd × 110 yd (55 m × 101 m)
Women's Lacrosse
- 70 yd × 120 yd (64 m × 110 m)
Track & Field
- Nine (9) lanes - 48 in (120 cm) wide
Coordinates: 40°00′44″N 83°01′39″W / 40.012358°N 83.027634°W
References
- ↑ "OhioStateBuckeyes.com - The Official Athletic site of The Ohio State University - Facilities". Retrieved 2011-08-18.
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