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Bundesleistungszentrum Kienbaum
exterior view
LocationKienbaum, Grünheide (Mark), Oder-Spree, Brandenburg, Germany
Coordinates52°27′50″N 13°57′07″E / 52.464°N 13.952°E / 52.464; 13.952
Construction
Opened1952 (1952)
Expanded1980
Website
www.kienbaum-sport.de/en

The Bundesleistungszentrum Kienbaum (English: Kienbaum National Training Centre) is a training facility for athletes. It is in the Kienbaum district of Grünheide (Mark) in the Oder-Spree district of Brandenburg, Germany.

History

German Olympic athletes have trained here since 1952. The facility was improved in 1980. Following German reunification, the facility opened to the general public after a period of uncertainty in 1996.

Facilities

low-pressure room

The facility features a low-pressure underground bunker room, built for altitude training.

References

  1. ^ Wissmann, Constantin (2012-08-01). "Bundesleistungszentrum Kienbaum: Die 50-Millionen-Euro-Medaillenschmiede". Retrieved 2013-12-22. Seit 1952 entstand fast jeder Olympiasieg der DDR hier. Legendär ist die Unterdruckkammer, ein zweigeschössiger Bunker, in dem die Athleten ein Höhetraining simulieren konnten.
  2. ^ Hersh, Philip (September 12, 2000). "SOME OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE DISGRACED EAST GERMAN SPORTS MACHINE REMAIN PART OF THE TRAINING CULTURE OF THE UNITED NATION". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 9 June 2022.

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