2008 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships
| 2008 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 17-22 March 2008 |
| Host city | Clermont-Ferrand, France |
| Venue | Jean-Pellez Stadium |
| Level | Masters |
| Type | Indoor |
| Participation | 3670 athletes from 65 nations |
| Official website | Archived 2008-04-15 at the Wayback Machine |
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2008 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships is the third in a series of World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships (also called World Masters Athletics Championships Indoor, or WMACi). This third edition took place in Clermont-Ferrand, France, from 17 to 22 March 2008.
The main venue was Jean-Pellez Stadium, which has a banked indoor track where the turns are raised to neutralize the centrifugal force of athletes running the curves. Supplemental venues included Clermont-Ferrand Sports Hall for opening ceremonies, Les Gravanches for Half Marathon and 10K Race Walk, and Stade Marcel-Michelin for Cross Country.
This Championships was organized by World Masters Athletics (WMA) in coordination with a Local Organising Committee (LOC): Annie Laurent, Jean Gracia.
The WMA is the global governing body of the sport of athletics for athletes 35 years of age or older, setting rules for masters athletics competition.
A full range of indoor track and field events were held. In addition to indoor competition, non-stadia events included Half Marathon, 8K Cross Country, 10K Race Walk, Weight Throw, Hammer Throw, Discus Throw and Javelin Throw.