International Golden Roof Challenge 2016 - Innsbruck (AUT)

Athletics (Pole Vault & Long Jump): thrilling action at Innsbruck’s Golden Roof! 

International Golden Roof Challenge 2016

May 25, 2016, Innsbruck (AUT)

A unique atmosphere, historic setting, and

attractive, modern world-class sports: in the world of athletics and

beyond, the International Golden Roof Challenge is seen as an iconic

event. On May 26, 2016, the 12th edition of this one-of-a-kind

competition will transform Innsbruck’s old city centre into a seething

cauldron. At the piazza in front of famous “Golden Roof”, the fans can

observe the elite athletes in close proximity. On the largest mobile

athletics facility in the world, the pole-vaulters and long jumpers will

fight for a huge prize purse. The meeting is also important for the

qualification to the Olympic Summer Games held in Rio in August 2016.