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Calgarian here. The bobsled is still in use but the large ski jump is now just a zip line course. Ski jumpers improved to the point where they could "out jump
by giarc 10y ago
Calgarian here. The bobsled is still in use but the large ski jump is now just a zip line course. Ski jumpers improved to the point where they could "out jump" the hill. That would be likely the only large facility that would need to be completely rebuilt if we were to host again.
- The Oval still hosts world cup speed skating.
- Canome still has a world class x-country ski facility
- Lake Louise still hosts world cup downhill (although it was not used during the 88 games).
- We have an NHL sized arena, although there is work to build a new one.
- MacMahon stadium could still host an opening ceremonies
- Bobsleigh still hosts world cup bobsleigh, skeleton and luge
- Calgary Olympic Park holds world cup aerials, moguls, snowboarding half pipe etc
The biggest change from 88 is the size of the crowds. The city would likely need a few more hotel rooms to house athletes and visitors, but that's easy. Our new international terminal just opened so we could handle the increased capacity.