Remodeling of Medellín's Alfonso Galvis Athletics Track Begins, Set to Host Pan American Games in July
Spokespersons for the Mayor's Office of Medellín confirmed that this week the remodeling work on the Alfonso Galvis Athletics Track in the Atanasio Girardot sports unit began. In a press release, they informed that, 'the comprehensive adaptation aims to guarantee technical and safety conditions for sports practice,' for the practice of this sport and also with a view to the realization of the 2026 Pan American Athletics Championships, with which Medellín seeks to continue positioning itself as a city of major sporting events.
TL;DR
- The Alfonso Galvis Athletics Track in Medellín is undergoing remodeling.
- The renovation aims to meet technical and safety standards for sports and prepare for the 2026 Pan American Athletics Championships.
- This is the first comprehensive renovation of the track since the 2010 South American Games, as the surface has exceeded its lifespan.
- The project includes a total change of the competition surface, modernization of throwing areas (discus, javelin, hammer, shot put), installation of high-efficiency lighting, and renovation of implements.
- Improvements also cover the warm-up straight, stands, bathrooms, changing rooms, perimeter fencing, and the main facade.
- The track is closed to the public during renovations, with alternative locations provided for training.
- The facility is used by approximately 24 permanent clubs, the Antioquia Athletics League, sports schools, programs for adults and seniors, and institutions like the Politécnico Jaime Isaza Cadavid and Sena.