Panther Stadium is a 5,000-seat stadium located on the campus of

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, United States. It was the secondary venue for

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events during the

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in Atlanta. It is currently home to the

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member. The athletics track surrounding the field was moved there from

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after the Olympic events concluded and the stadium was converted into Turner Field.

References

1996 Summer Olympics official report.
Volume 1. p. 539.
1996 Summer Olympics official report.
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