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London shows off Olympic velodrome project

  • It might be a web of steel and concrete at the moment, but come 2012 this place will see the world's top trackies vie for a swag of gold medals.

    It might be a web of steel and concrete at the moment, but come 2012 this place will see the world's top trackies vie for a swag of gold medals.

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  • Coming along nicely: The velodrome has made solid progress since construction was started in March.

    Coming along nicely: The velodrome has made solid progress since construction was started in March.

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  • The VeloPark will also be home to the Olympic BMX track.

    The VeloPark will also be home to the Olympic BMX track.

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  • An artist's render of what the velodrome should look like from within, once completed.

    An artist's render of what the velodrome should look like from within, once completed.

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  • Outside of the velodrome will be a host of cycle paths and a road race circuit.

    Outside of the velodrome will be a host of cycle paths and a road race circuit.

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  • The first part of the structure that will eventually hold up the velodrome's roof has been erected.

    The first part of the structure that will eventually hold up the velodrome's roof has been erected.

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  • In all, some three million pounds worth of steel alone will be put into the velodrome's construction.

    In all, some three million pounds worth of steel alone will be put into the velodrome's construction.

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  • Work on the concourse level is nearing completion.

    Work on the concourse level is nearing completion.

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  • Work has now started on the upper tier which will seat 2,500 people.

    Work has now started on the upper tier which will seat 2,500 people.

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