Sports/Olympics / Olympic Venue
Venue: Laoshan Velodrome
Location: Laoshan, Shijinshan District, Beijing
Total land surface (sq. m.): 32,920
Seats: 6,000
Functions during the Games: Cycling (track)
Groundbreaking date: Oct. 30, 2004
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