The stadium with a total capacity of 80,000 spectators was packed on the first day of competition.

This was the first time when such a great number of audiences turned up on any day at London 2012 Olympics.

IAAF president Lamine Diack said, “It was wonderful to arrive at the Olympic Games this morning and see a totally packed stadium for the first session of athletics. I do not remember the last time this happened and it shows the great affection Britain has for our sport. Locog (the London 2012 organizers) has done a great job and we are excited about the rest of the athletics program, since the athletes will definitely be inspired by crowds like this.”

There was reportedly not a spare chair to be seen at the arena which put down all scandals over empty seats and questions over London’s ability to hold successful events.