THE MASTERS WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS IN FINNISH TAMPER !!! WALKING COMPETITIONS ARE ON THE PROGRAM: 30.6. 5.000m walk on the track / 3.7. 10km on the road / 6.7. 20km on the road.

66 competitors from the Czech Republic are registered for all athletic disciplines, we have something to look forward to, only from Finland there are 1135 domestic athletes registered. Around 4.000 athletes from around the world are expected in the long jump, and world record holder Mike Powell from the USA is entered. Opening Ceremony: June 28, 2022 from 19:00 - 20:30 at the main stadium. 

Important information: WMA Tampere2022

The link to the manual - Time schedule (manual page 43) and start lists can be found at:   WORLD-MASTERS-ATHLETICS-CHAMPIONSHIPS-STADIA-handbook2.pdf (wmatampere2022.com)

Sports facilities: (maps p. 37)

Main stadium: Tampere (Ratina) Stadium 1 - main stadium) Address: Ratinan rantatie 1, 33100 Tampere - in the center. Racing days 29.6.-10.7.2022

Hervanta Athletics Field (Stage 2) Address: Lindforsinkatu 15, 33720 Tampere Hervanta Field is just 10 km from Ratina Stadium. Tram connections are close by. Race days 29.6. -3.7.2022

Tampere Exhibition and Sport Center (TESC) Address: Ilmailunkatu 20, 33900 Tampere TESC (also known as Pirkkahalli) is 6 km from the main stadium. Bus connection with the center and TESC. Start and finish at walking races, road 10km running, ½ marathon and cross country. Race days 29.6-10.7.2022

Training stadium: Pyynikki Athletics Field Address: FE Sillanpäänkatu, 33230 Tampere is 1.5 km from the main stadium. Official training times 12.00 - 15.00 during 29.6.-10.7.2022 - 6 lanes 350m Mondo running, distance, ball, height, obstacles