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Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island marks 20th anniversary
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Parks are popular summer destinations, and one world-class open space is celebrating an anniversary.
Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island was built in 2005. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the facility is hosting several special events.
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The track will be open for a public community run on Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m.
New York City FC II will play four home matches at the iconic stadium on August 8th.
Runners of all ages and students hold championships and qualifying meets.
Lou Vasquez has been the director of Icahn Stadium for 20 years. His love of running began as a student athlete at the former Downing Stadium.
'There's so much history here. World records have been set here. It's an inspiration to the athletes, Come on down and run the track where Usain Bolt broke the world record,' he said.
The city created the track and field space in 1936, originally called it Triborough Stadium.
It has a seating capacity of 5,000 and meets specifications for local, national, international and Olympic events.
The New York Football Club donated $3 million to upgrade the interior soccer field in 2024. In September, it hosted the first professional soccer matches.
In July, the track will be replaced with the same surface used by the Olympics.
This is the peak park season. Field trips and festivals happen all summer on the island.
The MTA built new vehicular and pedestrian ramps between Randall's Island, Queens, and Manhattan.
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