[1] Thompson Arena was designed by renowned architect Paul M. Skinner, it was Canada’s first cable-hung suspension roof, earning special recognition.

The indoor track is used primarily by sprinters, distance runners, throwers, and jumpers.

The annual Don Wright track meet is hosted in the Thompson Arena.

Western students held a referendum to fund a majority of the building's $35.7-million cost.

From this, the undergraduate and graduate students pledged to donate a total of $101-million over 30 years for the initial purchase, building maintenance and support, with $14.8-million specifically funding undergraduate and graduate student bursaries.