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Columbus offers a wide variety of unique facilties and venues.
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Columbus is increasingly known for its dynamic nature and vibrant urban hub. In 2012, a new Hilton property opened along with the largest casino in the state, and plans for a new sports pavilion and automotive research center and new Ohio State arena were announced. Read More
Successful Host City
More than 200 new sporting events have been to Columbus since GCSC first hit the ground running in 2002. Such events include numerous amateur, collegiate and professional sports including NCAA tournaments, MLS Cup and All-Star games and Olympic Team Trials for weightlifting.
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Rich Sports History
Columbus has a rich sports history, with legendary figures and numerous traditions. Jesse Owens gained international stardom when he stared down German dictator Adolph Hitler at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and won four Olympic gold medals. Read More
Passionate Community
Columbus was named the number one sports town in the U.S.* by sports fan research firm Scarborough Sports Marketing, (*Oct. 2008)
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Memorial Tournament May 27 - June 02
Presented by Nationwide Insurance was founded in 1976 and is hosted by Golf Legend and Columbus' own Jack Nicklaus. The Memorial brings golf fans a top-ranked field of the world’s best professional golfers each year at this official PGA TOUR event played at Nicklaus' own internationally acclaimed Muirfield Village Golf Club.
New Albany Classic Sept 22
The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix held each September is an international show jumping grand prix featuring the world’s leading equestrian athletes competing for $125,000 in prize money. Named the #1 Specialty Equestrian Event by the North American Riders Group in 2012.
Columbus Marathon Oct 20
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon has been ranked by Runner’s World as one of the top 20 marathons in the United States and by USA Today as one of the top fall marathons.
Arnold Sports Festival April 26 - 28
The largest multi-sport event in the world. Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, 175,000 sports fans, 18,000 athletes and more than 45 sports and events.
Capital City Half Marathon May 04
Presented by KeyBank, one of the largest half marathons in the Midwest, is a celebration of the healthy and active lifestyle featuring a sold out field of 14,000 runners and walkers.
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Congratulations to Ohio State Buckeyes senior Michael Hartfield on winning his second Big Ten Conference title of... http://t.co/9EQUwxJsss
Congratulations to the Ohio State Buckeyes men's lacrosse team on winning the first NCAA Tournament game ever... http://t.co/wcWwwpHu95
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Thanks to Columbus Business First for sharing Ohio State Buckeyes Head Football Coach Urban Meyer headlining our... http://t.co/Xqpgf3E5Ls
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Congratulations to the Otterbein University men’s lacrosse team on their NCAA tournament run. @OtterbeinSports... http://t.co/l6ytJHLB5o
Urban Meyer, Clark Kellogg, Kirk Herbstreit, Eddie George and Chris Spielman to Headline The Morning Sports ReportMay 9th @ 5:19pm
The Capital City Half Marathon is this weekend!May 2nd @ 3:32pm
Largest One-Day Wrestling Tournament in the World is BackApr 19th @ 11:24am
OHSAA Boys Basketball Set to Tip in ColumbusMar 20th @ 10:20am
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Action in ColumbusMar 19th @ 10:15am
OHSAA Girls Basketball State Championships Kick Off March Madness in ColumbusMar 11th @ 2:13pm
NCAA Rifle Championships Are Back In ColumbusMar 7th @ 2:21pm
OHSAA Ice Hockey State Championships On Tap at NationwideMar 7th @ 2:12pm
Three OHSAA state championships coming to Columbus this weekend!Feb 28th @ 9:37am
Major League Sports City
Did you know that the Blue Jackets’ arrival in Columbus was announced as the top moment in Columbus sports history voted by fans in 2002 in conjunction with the launch of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. The Columbus Blue Jackets play at Nationwide Arena, downtown in the Arena District.
To learn more about the Blue Jackets, meet the team, print off a schedule or buy tickets visit bluejackets.nhl.com.
Did you know that Crew Stadium was built in 1999 as the first soccer-specific stadium built for a professional soccer team in the second pro era of American football.
Get match highlights and stay up-to-date with the team by checking out the Crew Blog at thecrew.com. #DARETOBEMASSIVE
Did you know that the Columbus Clippers were 2010-2011 Triple-A Back to Back National Champions! Stay updated with the Clippers, Triple-A Affilate of the Cleveland Indians, by downloading the team app for FREE. Available on iPhone and Android. Learn more here.
Did you know that four Ohio Machine players were selected to play in the 2012 MLL All-Star Game. The Machine finished the season ranked second in the league in power-play percentage and two-point goals scored throughout the MLL.
For a recap of the Ohio Machine’s inaugural season visit theohiomachine.com and follow the Ohio Machine on twitter @MachineMLL #Machine
Be a Sports Journalist an opportunity for students to be a part of the working media. Read More
