Gateshead International Stadium

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Gateshead International Stadium built?1955
2. What is Gateshead International Stadium known for?Athletics, hosting world-record events, concerts, multi-sport venue
3. What is the location?Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
4. What is the capacity?Approximately 11,800
5. Why is the stadium famous for athletics?It became famous after the 1974 Gateshead Games where Brendan Foster broke a world record. Since then it has hosted many big track events, including the British Grand Prix and the European Team Championships.
6. How many world records have been set at the stadium?Five world records have been set there, including two by Yelena Isinbayeva and a 100‑meter record tied by Asafa Powell in 2006.

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