Sports
Economic Performance that Scores a Perfect 10
Known as Olympic City USA, Colorado Springs is the heart of the nation’s Olympic movement, where a timeless culture of achievement, patriotism and dedication sits comfortably alongside awe-inspiring beauty and refreshingly down-to-earth views of the world. Colorado Springs is also the epicenter of an extensive sport industry, with sport product manufacturers and numerous other fitness and training companies, and annual athletic events operating within the region. In Colorado Springs, our high-performing sports industry knows no limits. Winter or summer, in an ice arena, a velodrome or on the trail, Colorado Springs has experience with just about every type of sport. By drawing on the strength of its athletes and natural testing terrain, Colorado Springs has the makings of a champion.
Olympic and Paralympic Presence
Colorado Springs, also known as Olympic City USA, is home to the headquarters of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the largest of the three official Olympic training centers in the nation. In 2018, downtown Colorado Springs will debut the U.S. Olympic Museum and Hall of Fame, a modern complex that will pay tribute to Olympic heroes and their stories. As a result of having facilities to support 10 Olympic sports and thousands of athletes every year, the area attracts driven professionals that are invested in helping high-performing athletes achieve their Olympic dreams.
Sports Organizations
A staggering 59 national and international sports organizations call the Colorado Springs region home. Twenty-four of these organizations are governing bodies for popular national sports including USA Basketball, USA Swimming, USA Volleyball, USA Figure Skating and USA Cycling, to name a few. Other well-known groups doing notable work for sports at the national level include the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes. With so many sports-focused entities in one place, Colorado Springs is a national driver for sports economic excellence.
Events
Colorado Springs proudly plays host to an impressive mix of national sports events every year including the second oldest auto race and the largest annual wrestling tournament in the nation, as well as the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Assembly. The region continues to be a consistent go-to location for world-class events, including the USA Cycling Hill Climb National Championships, the Colorado Classic, the U.S. Senior Open and the Rocky Mountain State Games, bringing additional visitors and revenue dollars to the region every year.
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