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The Primo Nebiolo Stadium,
in Parco Ruffini, is the cradle of Torino athletics:
a jewel in a sea of green, located in one of the most
beautiful parks in the city. Its particular shape –
the lowered track, wide stands and a crown of trees
all around - makes it pleasant for both athletes and
spectators: the view is perfect from every seat in the
stands and the athletes can better feel the enthusiasm
of the spectators who seem to be on the track.
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Monument dedicated to Primo Nebiolo |
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During recent years, several refurbishing
projects have been undertaken in the stadium: in 2000 a new
track in sportflex was laid and the same material was used
for the podium (as was done at the Sydney Olympic Games),
in 2002 the lighting was improved (and inaugurated at the
Meeting, held for the first time in the evening) and this
year the stands in front of the track leading to the finishing
line were roofed, creating a press stand, underneath which
the fully-equipped offices were completed and a covered training
track was built.
The stadium was dedicated to Primo Nebiolo on the occasion
of the celebrations in his memory, on June 8, 2000. At the
gateway there is a monumental, stylised “N” reproducing
the impetus of an athletics track leading up to the sky.
The monument building, built in Carrara marble was designed
by the architect Enrico Tagliatesta. The stadium can easily
be reached both from the city centre and the motorways.
Buses:
2, 56, 64, 66, 71. |
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