Multnomah Athletic Club

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Gymnastics at the MAC club.

The Multnomah Athletic Club is a private athletic club in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Founded in 1891, the club has expanded greatly from its beginnings. It now fills two buildings totaling 550,000 square feet, making it the largest indoor athletic club in the world. It is colloquially referred-to as either "the MAC Club," or simply "the MAC." Its emblem is a winged "M". Its current membership stands at approximately 20,000 people.

1 Facilities
2 Notable members
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Facilities

The MAC has seven indoor tennis courts and two outdoor courts. In addition, there are three indoor swimming pools, three full service restaurants, and banquet facilities.

The club's primary facility is located adjacent to PGE Park, a multipurpose stadium located on land formerly owned by the club, directly behind the park's right field seating.

[edit] Notable members

Dan Kelly, record-setter in the 100-yard dash and 1908 Olympic long jump silver medalist
Joe Loprinzi, Olympic weightlifter
Nancy Merki, who set the 1500-meter freestyle swimming record

[edit] References

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