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  Olympic Stadium 6 days before the event
by Pomska
 
 

Helsinki is a host to World Championships in athletics 6-14 August 2005. Ticket prices range from 18 € to 305 €.

It has estimated that there's over 4 billion TV viewers in 180 countries, more than 3000 team members from 200 countries, approximately 3000 volunteers, 3500 media representatives and 5000-20000 foreign tourists. It's the biggest ever sport event in Finland.

Tram lines 4 and 10 operate between the city centre and the Olympic Stadium.

Helsinki hosted the first World Championships in Athletics in 1983.

Directions: Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Athletes Village is in Otaniemi, Espoo.

Theme: Other

Review Helpfulness: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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