Archery will take place in the extraordinary surroundings of the new, state-of-the-art LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park. LA2024
LOS ANGELES – LA 2024 today announced its proposed locations for archery, modern pentathlon and mountain biking, completing a full set of existing, planned or temporary venues with no permanent venue construction required.
The venues announced today underline LA 2024’s philosophy of creating a high-tech, low-risk “no surprises” Games Plan which guarantees a world-class field of play and stunning settings for every sport. Archery will take place in the extraordinary surroundings of the new, state-of-the-art LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park. Mountain biking will be hosted at the spectacular Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas, and modern pentathlon is to be staged at the multi-use StubHub Center in the LA 2024 South Bay Sports Park. All three locations were chosen following extensive consultation and collaboration with their respective International Federations and National Governing Bodies, as well as experienced venue owners and operators.
LA 2024’s concept continues the recent tradition of hosting archery competition at one of the city’s key Olympic focal points, the man-made lake in the state-of-the-art LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park. The LA Stadium is soon to be the home of the NFL’s Rams and Chargers, and is also the proposed venue for the LA 2024 Opening and Closing Ceremony celebrations, while gymnastics will be staged at the adjacent Forum. LA 2024’s plan incorporates Hollywood Park’s attractive water features and landscaping, as well as the innovative LA Stadium, into an archery venue that equals recent Games’ iconic backdrops and sets new standards for field of play quality.
Mountain biking will be hosted at the spectacular Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas. LA2024
Modern pentathlon will be part of an exciting multi-sport atmosphere at the LA 2024 South Bay Sports Park, alongside rugby, tennis, field hockey and track cycling. The area will be enhanced by a live celebration site, sport activation zones, sponsor showcases and multiple food and drink options, creating a holistic Olympic festival atmosphere. Crucially, the StubHub Center delivers on the key objective of staging all five modern pentathlon disciplines within a single stadium. StubHub Center is also LA 2024’s proposed Rugby venue during the first week of the Games, and will host Modern Pentathalon during the second week.
The Los Angeles area has a wealth of excellent mountain biking trails, and the LA 2024 team tested a variety of locations that could combine an Olympic-standard athlete experience with great spectator viewing and breathtaking television images. The Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park was identified as the ideal location, with its proven record of hosting international mountain bike competitions, as well as an idyllic reservoir and mountain landscape which reflects the best of Los Angeles’ natural beauty. Investment in venue upgrades will ensure not just an unforgettable Olympic competition but also allow for the hosting of future World Cup races as part of LA 2024’s Olympic legacy.
Modern Pentathlon is to be staged at the multi-use StubHub Center in the LA 2024 South Bay Sports Park. LA2024
LA 2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman said: “The LA 2024 team has worked tirelessly with the International Sports Federations, US National Governing Bodies, local government and experienced venue operators over the last few months to ensure we make the best possible use of Los Angeles’ existing world-class sports assets. LA 2024’s proposed venues for archery, mountain biking and modern pentathlon will deliver stunning stages for these great sports, all fully in line with the sustainability principles of the IOC’s Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms. LA 2024 has the luxury of selecting the finest existing arenas in LA – not building new ones from scratch – and spending the build-up to the Games focusing our resources on elevating the experience for every participant, not on complex, costly construction.”
LA 2024 CEO Gene Sykes said: “At LA 2024 we are particularly grateful to the IOC for creating a bidding process which allows for closer collaboration with the IFs than ever before, and the chance to enhance our offering to the Olympic Movement with every iteration of our Games Plan. This low-risk, sustainable venue configuration will mean no surprises for the IOC and IFs, and optimal conditions for every athlete in 2024.”
