Oerlikon Velodrome is an uncovered velodrome in the Oerlikon district of Zürich, Switzerland. It was built in 1912. The track is 333 m in length and is made of concrete. The velodrome holds 3000 spectators. It held the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 1923, 1929, 1936, 1946, 1953, 1961 and 1983.

Oerlikon Velodrome
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LocationOerlikon, Zürich, Switzerland
Coordinates47°24′34″N 8°33′05″E / 47.409547°N 8.551279°E / 47.409547; 8.551279
Capacity3000
SurfacePrestressed concrete
Construction
Built1912

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