Odense Athletics Stadium

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Odense Atletikstadion
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LocationOdense, Denmark
Capacity8,000
Construction
Opened1941
Renovated1996
Tenants
FC Fyn

Odense Atletikstadion is a multi-use stadium in Odense, Denmark. It is used mostly for athletics and even some football matches and served as the home stadium of FC Fyn. The stadium holds 8,000 people.[1]

History

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The stadium was a notable motorcycle speedway venue from 1950 to 1974. It hosted rounds of the Speedway World Team Cup in 1960, 1961 and 1965.[2] The meetings were organised by the Fyens Motor Sport and the Sports Motor Club Odin and the track record around the 400 metres track was held by Ove Fundin, a legendary rider within the speedway world.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "FC FYN - Sport og andet godt".
  2. ^ a b "Odense Speedway". Speedway Life. Retrieved 15 December 2023.

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