Stockholm Olympic Stadium
Stockholm Olympic Stadium, most often called Stockholms stadion or simply Stadion, is a stadium in Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by architect Torben Grut, it was opened in 1912; its original use was as a venue for the 1912 Olympic Games. At the 1912 Games, it hosted athletics, some equestrian and football matches, gymnastics, the running part of the modern pentathlon, tug of war, and wrestling events. It has a capacity of 13,145–14,500 depending on usage and a capacity of nearly 33,000 for concerts.
Stockholm Olympic Stadium
Stockholms Olympiastadion as seen from the south at the opening of the 1912 Summer Olympics. For the Games, the capacity was 20.000.
Yuri Gagarin and Göran Sedvall at the 1964 national bandy final
Western view of the stadium
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 22 July 1912.
Poster for the 1912 Summer Olympics, designed by Olle Hjortzberg
Coubertin wanted the 1912 Games to be "more dignified" than those of 1908
The front gate of the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, which was built for the 1912 Games
The Swedish team parading in the stadium during the opening ceremony
