Venues of the 1912 Summer Olympics

For the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, a total of twelve sports venues were used. This marked the first time that more than one venue would be used for the football tournament, which has been the case ever since.

Venues

Venue Sports Capacity Ref.
Barkarby Modern pentathlon (riding) Not listed. [1]
Djurgårdsbrunnsviken Diving, Modern pentathlon (swimming), Rowing, Swimming, Water polo Not listed. [2]
Fältrittklubben Equestrian (eventing endurance) Not listed. [3]
Kaknäs Modern pentathlon (shooting) Not listed. [4]
Liljeholmen Cycling, Equestrian Not listed. [5]
Lindarängen Equestrian (eventing steeplechase) Not listed. [6]
Mälaren Cycling Not listed. [7]
Nynäshamn Sailing Not listed. [8]
Östermalm Athletic Grounds Equestrian, Fencing, Modern pentathlon (fencing), Tennis Not listed. [9]
Råsunda Stadium Football, Shooting Not listed. [10]
Stockholm Olympic Stadium Athletics, Equestrian, Football (football), Gymnastics, Modern pentathlon (running), Tug of war, Wrestling 33,000 [11]
Tranebergs Idrottsplats Football Not listed. [12]

After the Olympics

Stockholm Olympic Stadium served as one of the equestrian venues for the 1956 Summer Olympics. Råsunda Stadium served as a venue for the 1958 FIFA World Cup and the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup.

References

  1. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 82, 85. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  2. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 211-7, 221-2. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  3. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. p. 221. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  4. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 222-4. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  5. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 439, 584. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  6. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. p. 605. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  7. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. p. 224. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  8. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 224-5. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  9. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 218–20. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  10. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 221-3. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  11. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 168-211. Accessed 5 October 2010.
  12. ↑ 1912 Summer Olympics official report. p. 221. Accessed 5 October 2010.
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