History
The oval was built near Blyth Arena for the 1960 Winter Olympics and held all eight speed skating events between February 20 and 27, 1960, along with some ice hockey games.
It was a temporary venue, and the site has since been redeveloped as parking and a mixed residential and retail complex.
Why it matters: Speed skating venue of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Timeline
- February 20, 1960 – February 27, 1960Olympic speed skating[2]
The 400 m outdoor oval hosted the men's and women's speed skating events of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
|---|---|
| Current use | Parking and a mixed residential-retail complex[1] |
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Venue facts
| Other names | Speed Skating Oval, Squaw Valley |
|---|---|
| Location | Olympic Valley, California |
| Venue type | Venue |
| Sports | Olympic venues |
| Level | Olympic |
| Opened | c. 1960[1] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
Documented details
- The rink was a temporary venue near Blyth Arena and also hosted some of the 1960 Olympic ice hockey games.[1]
Sources
- Squaw Valley Olympic Skating Rink, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: current land use, events, opened
- Speed Skating Oval, Squaw Valley, California, Olympedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: coordinates, events
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
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