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86% of Olympic Venues Still in Use, Report Reveals

10/24/2025

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The Olympic Legacy Forum in PyeongChang released a report titled "Over 125 years of Olympic venues: post-Games use" that analyzes 982 venues from 53 editions and finds 86% remain in use since 1896.
Christophe Dubi, IOC Olympic Games Executive Director, said recent editions foster stronger host-city legacies.
Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 seek to minimize construction by reusing venues, aligning with the IOC's sustainability goals.

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The Olympic Legacy Forum in PyeongChang released a report titled "Over 125 years of Olympic venues: post-Games use" that analyzes 982 venues from 53 editions and finds 86% remain in use since 1896.
Christophe Dubi, IOC Olympic Games Executive Director, said recent editions foster stronger host-city legacies.
Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 seek to minimize construction by reusing venues, aligning with the IOC's sustainability goals.