While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.
As the excitement builds for the forthcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, keen observers may have already noticed a striking change in the hue of the tracks where athletes will compete. Instead of the traditional red-brick clay color that has become synonymous with Olympic running events, organizers have opted for a vibrant shade of purple.
Crafted by Mondo, a company with a legacy dating back to 1948 and a supplier for 12 Olympic Games, the distinctive brick-red track boasts a surface infused with three-dimensional rubber granules meticulously integrated into the top layer of MONDOTRACK WS. According to the company, this specialized polymeric system, combined with semi-vulcanized compound, delivers unparalleled performance.
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