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Deodoro Stadium

Coordinates: 22°51′39″S 43°24′24″W / 22.8609°S 43.4066°W / -22.8609; -43.4066
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Deodoro Stadium
Aerial view of Deodoro Stadium
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LocationDeodoro Modern Pentathlon Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Deodoro Stadium is a temporary stadium at Deodoro Modern Pentathlon Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stadium hosted rugby sevens and modern pentathlon events during the 2016 Summer Olympics. The stadium served as the venue for the seven-a-side football at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[1]

The Deodoro Modern Pentathlon Park hosts all five competitions within walking distance:

Deodoro Stadium
Deodoro Aquatics Centre
(Deodoro) Youth Arena

 

Equestrian (show jumping), Pistol shooting/running (combined)
Swimming (200 m freestyle)
Fencing (Épée)

The Deodoro Pentathlon Park is a part of the greater Deodoro Olympic venues cluster which also hosts the Olympic Whitewater Canoe/Kayak slalom, Field Hockey, Mountain Bike and BMX cycling competitions. The Mountain Bike, BMX and Whitewater venues are grouped together in the Deodoro Extreme Park (or X Park).

References

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  1. ^ "Deodoro Stadium". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
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22°51′39″S 43°24′24″W / 22.8609°S 43.4066°W / -22.8609; -43.4066