It’s China today for another big stadium. Shanghai Stadium is the third largest stadium in China with a capacity of 80,000. They also have a very nice track located inside as well. It has been used for several major national and international competitions, including hosting the 2nd leg of the IAAF Diamond League in May. It was also one of the sites for soccer in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. An interesting and unique feature of this stadium is that the Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel is located here as well. Here’s a video from the Diamond League meet, and you get a great look at the track and stadium during the women’s 400m:
