A security guard near the Agate street entrance to Hayward Field glanced over his shoulder toward the outer ring of the stadium’s deck where a group of 20 or so fans perched over the metallic railing on Friday afternoon, peeking… Continue Reading
From the beginning of the project to redesign Hayward Field, capturing the audience’s energy and dedication to the sport and channeling it to the athletes was a driving force. The curving, cupped canopy was designed to amplify the crowd’s cheering… Continue Reading
The University of Oregon released a 19-page press kit crammed full of details about Hayward Field. These are our favorites: THE ADDRESS It’s 1530 Agate Street because when Phil Knight, Nike’s founder and the primary donor for the $200 million… Continue Reading
The last time Hayward Field hosted a track meet was June 2018, when the NCAA championships were contested in Eugene for the sixth consecutive year. Demolition of original Hayward and construction of the new stadium started weeks later, with the… Continue Reading
Just about every track nerd I know had “Day Eight” of the IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships marked on their calendars, and the performances lived up to the hype. Dalilah Muhammad set a world record in the 400-meter… Continue Reading
EUGENE — The new Hayward Field, under construction for the past 14 months on an “aggressive schedule” to get ready for the 2020 spring track and field season, will be more than simply a competition venue. Underneath the track… Continue Reading
By Bryce Dole Sadi Henderson’s victory lap around Hayward Field was run with the same ease, relaxation and confidence that she displayed in her 800-meter win at Friday’s Twilight Meet. Minutes after crossing the finish line in 2 minutes, 4.26… Continue Reading
By Maverick Pallack More than 20 runners dropped out of the 5,000 meters before the gun at the Pac-12 championships, including 17-time NCAA champion Edward Cheserek. Without Cheserek, confidence was gained by some runners, including Zach Perrin of Colorado, the… Continue Reading
By Shawn Medow USC triple jumpers Eric Sloan and Dominic Smallwood are called “Dumb and Dumber” by their friends and teammates. The two live next door to each other, and along with high jumper Randall Cunningham, they make up what… Continue Reading
By Morgan Sudduth Maggie Ewen sometimes goes by the nickname “Maggi-tron,” according to one of her athletic trainers at Arizona State, and she sure lived up to the name at the Pac-12 championships at Hayward Field Sunday. Maggie Ewen not… Continue Reading