World-Class in 15 Days: CONICA Retops Ostrava’s Stadium Ahead of Golden Spike 2025
24. June 2025
A new track for world-class performances – installed in record time. At the iconic Ostrava-Vítkovice stadium in the Czech Republic, CONICA has successfully completed a full 9,000 m² retop of the athletics track using our premium CONIPUR M Retop system, including field event zones finished with CONIPUR SP. The project was delivered together with our trusted installation partner, SPORT Construction a. s., and is now officially certified as a World Athletics Class I facility – the highest international quality standard.

All this, in just 15 days.
Built for Champions: Ready for the Golden Spike
The timing was no coincidence. The new track surface will take centre stage at the upcoming 64th Golden Spike meeting on June 24, 2025 – one of Europe’s most prestigious athletics events and part of the World Athletics Continental Tour – Gold.
Ostrava will welcome some of the world’s biggest names in sport, including:
- Armand Duplantis (Pole Vault World Record Holder)
- Neeraj Chopra (Olympic Champion – Javelin)
- Grant Holloway, Alica Schmidt, Gout Gout, and many more
With over 12,000 spectators expected and broadcasts reaching 140+ countries, this isn’t just a local event – it’s a global stage. And CONICA is proud to be part of it.
Performance Delivered – Against the Clock and the Weather
This project wasn’t just fast. It was intense.
Despite frequent heavy rain – almost every second day – the installation team worked efficiently and precisely to complete the surface on time and to world-class standards. Up to 40 professionals were on-site during the most demanding phases, ensuring that quality was never compromised.
“To deliver a certified Class I track in just 15 days under these conditions is an incredible achievement. It shows what’s possible when world-class products meet world-class execution.”
Why CONIPUR M?
CONIPUR M Retop is designed for speed, consistency, and durability. It offers:
- Outstanding force reduction and energy return
- Seamless surfaces for optimal traction and safety
- Long-term resilience, even under high usage and weather extremes
With the addition of CONIPUR SP in the sector areas, the result is a fully integrated, high-performance athletics environment – from sprints to shot put.
A True Collaboration
This project is also a celebration of teamwork and trusted partnerships. We thank SPORT Construction a. s. for their precision, professionalism, and dedication in delivering a flawless installation despite tough weather and tight deadlines.
The Stage Is Set
From concept to completion, this project reflects everything CONICA stands for: Swiss-engineered quality, speed, performance, and sustainability.
We’re proud to contribute to a venue where the world’s best athletes will compete. And we’re even prouder to do it at this pace and standard.
Let the Golden Spike begin – Tracks made to break records.
CONICA – The Best track an Athlete can get.
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