Abandoned Olympics Venues: What Happens When Nature Takes Stadiums Back?

Olympics events are pretty awesome at the time. But as these abandoned Olympics venues prove, nothing lasts forever. Human success is fine and all, but nature still rules the world.

Ski Jump Tower – 1956 Winter Olympics

Olympics venues are only ever used for a short time. This ski jump tower from the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina D’ampezzo, Italy is beautifully haunting.

Bob Sled Track – 1984 Winter Olympics

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An old bobsled track in Sarajevo has now completely overgrown. What was once an important part of the country’s history has now been entirely forgotten.

Ski Jump – 1984 Winter Olympics

This ski jump looked very different when it was pristine, and covered in thick ice and snow. Now, it’s just another empty venue.

Mural – 1996 Summer Olympics

This mural in Atlanta was painted in celebration of the city holding the Summer Olympics. Now, it’s overgrown with foliage, paint is peeling, and its owners are desperately trying to get someone to lease the building.