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Sports venue in Amsterdam, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Schermzaal
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The Schermzaal (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxɛr(ə)mzaːl]; "Fencing Hall") was a sports venue located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. During the 1928 Summer Olympics, it hosted the fencing and the fencing part of the modern pentathlon events.

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Fencing Hall for the 9th Olympiad, Amsterdam

Designed by architect Jan Wils, the venue contained eight runners, each 2 metres (7 feet) wide by 19 metres (62 feet) long. a wing to the building contained eight dressing rooms, a shower, and an administrative room. It was located next to the Olympic Stadium.[1]

The venue has since been demolished.

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