John Landy Oval – Geelong Grammar

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    The John Landy Oval at Geelong Grammar is marked with a seasonal grass athletics track.

    Geelong Grammar School is an independent Anglican co-educational boarding and day school located in Corio on the northern outskirts of Geelong.

    There are synthetic long jump runways and a scoria shot put landing area external to the track.

    The school has a strong sporting tradition, with notable athletics alumni including John Landy and Craig Mottram.

    The oval was posthumously named in honour of John Landy in 2023. Landy was a student at the school, graduating in 1948, and returned to the school as a teacher from 1954 to 1958.

    The track is not open to the public.

    Copy of Blue and Red American Football Logo 3 Blue and Red American Football Logo 8The venue placed 3rd in Australia’s Favourite Grass Track competition in 2021 and finished 8th in Australia’s Favourite Track in 2024.

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Facilities
    Track Length: 400m
    Number of lanes – circular: 8
    Number of Lanes – Straight: 8
    Water Jump: No
    Long Jump Pits: 2
    High Jump Fans: 0
    Pole Vault Pits: 0
    Discus Circles: 0
    Shot Put Circles: 1
    Javelin Runways: 0
    Hammer Circles: 0
    Lighting: No
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