b. Building sport specialised venues
Celebrations at "Place du Port"
The main venue of the 2019 Lausanne Grand Final will be at "Place du Port". It is located
in the port of Ouchy directly on the shores of the beautiful Lake Geneva and only a few
minutes' walk from the city centre. The port of Ouchy has always been a busy place and it
still is with its many festivals and celebrations taking place there every year. It offers a large
flat areas and a splendid and uninterrupted view on the Lake and the Alps. In order to create
the best atmosphere for the Grand Final, the "Place du Port" is the ideal location to build a
temporary stadium-like finish area that will also features the transition zones.
Grandstands will be built to offer spectators a great view on the athletes arriving in the tran-
sition zone and the finish line will be set up in the middle of the square for all spectators to
enjoy the emotional moments of athletes crossing the finish line.
The stadium will feature big screens to allow the spectators to follow the live action. Given
the unique setting, a special area will be reserved for VIP and Sponsors in the stadium itself
with special access seating, VIP catering, drinks, etc. by creating unique setting by the la-
keside, Lausanne 2019 will ensure that every moment of the Grand Final is captured. This
includes that the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be organised in the stadium to be-
nefit from the warm and welcome atmosphere by the stadium-like venue. It will also host
the Medal Ceremonies, a podium will be set up in the middle of the stadium for the occasion.
Basically, all official speeches and events will be held in the stadium.
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