Stadio Olimpico

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Stadio Olimpico built?Construction began in 1928, opened in 1953, significantly renovated in 1990
2. What is the location?Rome, Italy
3. What is the capacity?Over 70,000 spectators
4. What is the Stadio Olimpico and where is it located?The Stadio Olimpico is a huge stadium in Rome, inside the Foro Italico sports complex.
5. Why is the stadium called "Olimpico"?It was renamed "Olimpico" in 1955 to celebrate Rome’s successful bid to host the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Foro Italico: A vast sports complex in Rome, Italy, which includes the Stadio Olimpico and other athletic facilities.
CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee): The organization responsible for the development and promotion of sports in Italy.
UEFA Champions League: An annual club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
FIFA World Cup: An international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).