Facts & Figures

  • In 2021 the ISTAF will be 100 years old. It is the oldest athletics meeting in the world.
    100 Years
  • The ISTAF annually attracts 50,000 spectators to the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
    40.000 spectators
  • Approximately 180 athletes from 40 countries compete in 15 disciplines.
    Almost 180 athletes
  • Media from 100 countries report on the ISTAF - the meeting is also a hit internationally!
    100 Countries
  • On three days 500 volunteers are in action and receive 640 packed lunches provided by EDEKA.
    500 volunteers
  • 672 children will run on the blue tartan tracks of the Olympic Stadium during the school’s competitions.
    672 children
  • 11.000 bottles of water will be drunk at the hotel and in the stadium.
    11.000 bottles of water
  • 35 flower bouquets for victory ceremonies, 260 flower arrangements for VIP areas as well as 500 plants for the infield are needed.
    35 flower bouquets
  • 200 vision mixers, cameramen and editors take care of the national and international television coverage. Therefore 7,5km cables have to be laid.
    7,5 kilometer cables

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