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Recent Examples of hippodromeThe team took the practice field at the hippodrome—the Games’ horse facility, with a central field surrounded by a racetrack and grandstand—and everything seemed in good enough shape.—Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025 The buildings struck Wednesday were between several heritage sites, including the hippodrome and a cluster of seaside sites associated with the ancient Phoenicians and the Crusaders.—Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 Today, that history is honored by the dozens of young men who continue to train and care for horses, then gather with them at the hippodrome to race on tracks lined with tires.—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023 In La Teste-de-Buch, firefighters have turned the local hippodrome into a temporary headquarters, buzzing with fire trucks.—New York Times, 19 July 2022 Pictured from the back, the lithe figure of a boy sits, insouciant, atop a railing that surrounds the hippodrome.—The New Yorker, 13 May 2022 But from Dan Patch Avenue to the hippodrome, the pair’s fame lives on with every beloved horse shown at the fair.—Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
Now, as Flames GM Craig Conroy enters his third year as general manager and the team prepares to move into its new arena in two years’ time, Wolf is looked up as Calgary’s long-term starter.
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Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Buchanan is always an energetic showman and, in just over 90 seconds, put on an arena-rock performance on a postage-stamp-sized stage.
Emerson had an auditorium, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and an upstairs indoor running track.
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Attendees sat in folding plastic chairs, on bleachers, and stood along the sides to hear Archbishop Bernard Hebda speak in the Academy of Holy Angels High School gymnasium that night.
Eschewing the formalities of a spa, and adding to the intimate feel of the hotel, wellness at NoMad London is instead offered by renowned therapist in residence, Katie England, who sees guests for personalised treatments in one of the hotel’s first floor rooms.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
One floor offers high-tech equipment, personalized training, fitness and Pilates studios, a golf simulator, and a full-size Pickleball court; the other features a spa with saunas, a hammam, three thermal pools, massage studios, and steam rooms.
The versatile, ultra-soft bottoms are made with a light and breathable material that’s ideal for running errands, heading to the gym, curling up on the couch; the list goes on.
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Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Where will our gym and English teacher tie the knot?
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