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May 6, 2008
Athletes Urged to Complete Entry & Lodging Arrangements for Olympic Trials
Athletes planning to compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field are urged to enter as soon as possible, in order to ensure they can attain lodging and transportation for themselves, coaches and support teams. Read more >>
May 3, 2008
Final "Track Town Hall" of the Season Scheduled for Wednesday May 7th
A Town Hall featuring distance runners Andrew Wheating and Nicole Blood will be held next Wednesday, May 7 from 7 to 8 pm in the Bonus Room at the Student Recreation Center. Read more >>
April 30, 2008
Personal Best: Youth Leadership & Track Camp
Coaches are reminded that May 2nd is the deadline for filing applications for the Personal Best: Youth Leadership & Track Camp. All applicants must be recommended by their high school track coaches, and must be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year at an Oregon high school. Read more >>
April 28, 2008
Volunteer Orientation Dates Set
Eugene 08 Volunteer Coordinator Kris Redmond has been a very busy woman over the last few weeks. Along with a number of the volunteer committee members, she has been working on finalizing the curriculum for the volunteer orientations which will be held during the month of May. Read more >>
April 25, 2008
University Of Oregon Infographics Lab Produces "Fly Over" Mock-Up Video Of Hayward Field And Eugene 08 Festival
Using innovative mapping technology, the University of Oregon Infographics Lab has produced a video mock-up of Eugene 08. The "fly over" model gives the viewer a bird's eye view of Hayward Field and a model of the Eugene 08 Festival. Read more >>
April 22, 2008
Eugene 08 To Provide Free Bicycle Valet Parking
To celebrate Earth Day, the Eugene 08 organizers have announced that during the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, spectators and Festival patrons who ride their bikes (or scooters or skateboards) to Hayward Field will have free valet parking. Read more >>
April 20, 2008
Deena Kastor Wins The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon. Magdalena Lewy Boulet and Blake Russell Also Make The Team
American record holder Deena Kastor had to pick up the pace quite a bit in the second half of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon to catch up with Magdalena Lewy Boulet who had set a quick pace for the first 12 miles. Read more >>
April 18, 2008
Allann Bros Coffee Partners with Eugene 08
The Eugene 08 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) recently announced that Allann Bros Coffee will be a corporate partner for Eugene 08. Read more >>
April 13, 2008
The Register-Guard Begins Special Road to Eugene 08 Coverage
Every Thursday, The Register-Guard will devote a full page in the sports section to coverage of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. Additionally, The Register-Guard has dedicated a special section of it's website to capture stories related to Eugene 08. Read more >>
April 10, 2008
U of O Natural History Museum Exhibit "Walk a Mile In These Shoes" Opens Friday April 11
Some say that they might be the first pair of running shoes in Oregon. A pair of 10,000-year-old sandals will be on exhibit at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History on the University of Oregon campus from April 11 through August 24. Read more >>
April 5, 2008
Eugene 08 Partner Windermere Real Estate to Host an Art Challenge
Eugene 08 partner Windermere Real Estate will host the first-ever Windermere Art Challenge, a sports-themed art contest for students in grades K-12. One winner will be selected in three age groups: Grades K-3, Grades 4-7, and Grades 8-12. Read more >>
April 5, 2008
Register-Guard Highlights Business Support of Eugene 08 and Need for More Financial Partners
Saturday's front page of the Register-Guard was dominated by a story about how local businesses have stepped up to provide financial assistance for hosting the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field and the need to raise another $1.5 to $2 million prior to the event which runs June 27 – July 6. Read more >>
April 3, 2008
Outstanding Field Will Compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Women's Marathon
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Women's Marathon will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20 on a unique multi-loop course in downtown Boston and Cambridge. Read more >>
March 31, 2008
Race Walk Competition in Eugene
Eleven women and five men met the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field qualifying standards this weekend for the 20 kilometer race walk. Theresa Vaill won the women's race by a little less than 2 minutes over her closest rival Joanne Dow. Read more >>
March 25, 2008
Joaquin Chapa Blogs About the New Video Scoreboard at Hayward Field
As he trains for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, middle distance runner Joaquin Chapa blogs about one of the new improvements at Hayward Field – the state-of-the-art video scoreboard. Joaquin is a graduate student in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon and a member of the track team. Read more >>
March 22, 2008
Less than 100 Days To Go Until Eugene 08
The Local Organizing Committee is completing the final stages of planning in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field to be held at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus from June 27- July 6. As the countdown clocks at the Fifth Street Public Market and here on Eugene08.com remind us, there are less than 100 days to go. Read more >>
March 20, 2008
Register-Guard Special Section on Sustainability Highlights Eugene 08 Sustainability Efforts
In Thursday's Register-Guard, a special insert section focuses on Sustainable Living. The section contains an article entitled "A run for the title: Sustainability Town, USA" about the efforts of Eugene 08 and its partners to promote sustainable transportation, energy, food, waste reduction and other sustainability efforts. Read more >>
March 17, 2008
Local Olympians Mike Manley and Mary Slaney featured on KMTR
Mary Slaney tells local news media that Hayward Field is still magic. Mike Manley recalled those dark days in Munich. Both reminisce about their previous Olympic Trials' experiences with KMTR reporters. Read more >>
March 10, 2008
The Register- Guard Highlights Partnership Between Nike and Oregon Bach Festival
Sunday's Register-Guard had an article on the front page of the business section highlighting the connection between Eugene 08 Gold Sponsor Nike's co-founder Bill Bowerman and the Oregon Bach Festival. Read more >>
March 10, 2008
Tickets to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track and Field will be raffled to benefit Habitat for Humanity
The local offices of Windermere Real Estate have donated two single day tickets to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track and Field to Habitat for Humanity of Springfield-Eugene to raffle and raise funds for their efforts to provide safe, decent, affordable housing for low-income families. Read more >>
March 10, 2008
Food Vendors Selected for Eugene 08 Festival
Phad Thai. Teriyaki chicken. BBQ ribs. Spanakopeta. Big bean burritos. Is your mouth watering yet? These taste treats and more will be available at the Eugene 08 Festival. Read more >>
February 29, 2008
Air Travel to Eugene 08 Enhanced
United Airlines recently announced that they will be adding Boeing 737 aircraft service to the Eugene Airport in time for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. Service directly from San Francisco to Eugene on the larger planes will increase passenger capacity, and also will increase the comfort of passengers. Read more >>
February 28, 2008
Eugene 08 athletes qualify for Indoor World Championships
After arriving in Boston for the 2008 AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships a day later than planned because of bad weather and cancelled flights, Nick Symmonds secured a spot on Team USA's roster for the 2008 IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships Read more >>
February 22, 2008
Athletes to compete in the 2008 AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Boston this weekend
Many of the athletes who will – or hope to – compete at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field will be competing this weekend at the 2008 AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center in Boston. Read more >>
February 19, 2008
Celebration of Cross Country National Championship to be held February 21 at 4:30 p.m. followed by a presentation on the Bill Bowerman Archives at the Knight Library
Students, faculty and staff, and members of the community are invited to celebrate Oregon's 2007 NCAA Men's Cross Country Championship and second-place finish of the Oregon women on Thursday, February 21. Read more >>
February 18, 2008
U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field To Be A Tobacco-Free Event
EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene 08 Local Organizing Committee, along with the University of Oregon and community health officials, have committed to making the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field a tobacco-free event. This commitment is in keeping with the tobacco-free policy of the International Olympic Committee and other international sports organizations. Read more >>
February 15, 2008
Eugene 08 Souvenir Program Planning
While the design is still under wraps, the Souvenir Program committee of the Local Organizing Committee is hard at work pulling together what organizers hope will be a "must have" program for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. Features will include athlete profiles, event descriptions and articles by celebrity writers about the history of track & field and the importance of Track Town USA to the past, present and future of the sport. Read more >>
February 9, 2008
Hey There Delilah – Grammy Nominated Song Focuses On Steeplechaser Delilah Dicrescenzo
Delilah DiCrescenzo is headed to Eugene this summer to compete in the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field after meeting the qualifying standard in the women's 3000 meter steeplechase. But before she does that, she will make a trip to Los Angeles to attend the Grammy Awards. Read more >>
February 9, 2008
Local Business Owners Promote Eugene 08
Local business owners and Eugene 08 partners Rick Skeie of Skeie's Jewelers, Jeff Hansen of Mid-Valley Glass & Millwork and Jon LaBranch of Rennie's Landing wrote an article in the February 8th Register-Guard promoting the benefits to the community of involvement and financial support of Eugene 08. Read more >>
February 2, 2008
Eugene 08 Festival is seeking applications for food vendors
The Eugene 08 Festival is now accepting applications for food vendors. The vendor area will be located within a food court on Agate Street, adjacent to Hayward Field. Organizers are looking forward to presenting a variety of the most delicious and diverse food the Eugene area has to offer. Read more >>
February 2, 2008
Oregon Track Club Annual Meeting to feature Olympian Stephanie Hightower
Stephanie Hightower, the Chair of the Women's Track & Field Committee of USATF, will be the featured speaker at the OTC Annual Meeting on February 5th in the Pittman Room of the Casanova Center. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. Read more >>
February 2, 2008
Joaquin Chapa to Blog on Eugene 08.com
Joaquin Chapa was born just a half mile from historic Hayward Field. His father, All-American and U of O track star Rudy Chapa, competed on that very track, and now son follows father into the storied tradition of Oregon Track. As he trains for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, Chapa, a journalism major, will write about the challenges of being a runner, make observations on preparations for Eugene 08 and muse about it all. Read more >>
January 31, 2008
Eugene's Readin' in the Rain Features "Bowerman and the Men of Oregon" by Olympian Kenny Moore
Olympic runner and world renowned sports writer Kenny Moore spent many years taping interviews with his coach and mentor Bill Bowerman, as well as members of the Bowerman family and the men who ran under him during his 25 year tenure as the coach of the University of Oregon track team. Read more >>
January 31, 2008
Video Scoreboard installed at Hayward Field
It has arrived! The much anticipated video scoreboard has been installed at the south end of the field. With the installation of this state-of-the-art scoreboard, the major renovations to Hayward Field for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field are now complete. Read more >>
January 24, 2008
Eugene 08 included in ESPN's "Twelve for 2008 – Calendar of Must Sees"
In his recent column: "Twelve for 2008 – Calendar of Must Sees," ESPN's Jim Caple touts the best sporting events to travel to in 2008. In June, Caple recommends the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field because they are held at historic Hayward Field, in Track Town USA. Read more >>
January 20, 2008
Eugene 08 Organizers Meet to Assess Progress of Planning for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field
On Tuesday January 15th, members of the Local Organizing Committee and the various subcommittees, met at the Hilton in downtown Eugene to assess the progress in planning for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. Read more >>
January 12, 2008
Eugene Chamber Greeters Donate Proceeds from Golf Tournaments to Eugene 08
The Eugene Chamber of Commerce Greeters is a group of dedicated volunteers who welcome new business people and their firms into the community and the Chamber of Commerce by greeting them at regular meetings. Read more >>
January 4, 2008
Track Town Hall Meeting to focus on Indoor Season and Volunteering for Eugene 08
The first Track Town Hall Meeting of 2008 will be held Wednesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. U of O Assistant Coach Dan Steele will preview the indoor track season and highlight two athletes expected to do well during the season. Read more >>
December 31, 2007
Local Media Coverage of Preparations for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field
The resurgence of Track Town USA and the upcoming 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field was voted one of the top stories of the year 2007 by readers of the Eugene Register-Guard. Read more >>
December 31, 2007
Alternative Transportation a Priority for Eugene 08
With more than 15,000 spectators, 1000 athletes and 1000 members of the media coming to Eugene for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, transportation around town will be an important element in the success of the event. Read more >>
December 31, 2007
Fundraising for Eugene 08 Is In The Final Stretch
Over the past two years, the community of Eugene has warmly embraced the preparations for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. Local and national businesses have stepped up to invest significant partnership dollars with the event, Read more >>
December 29, 2007
Join The Team - Be A Part Of The Success Of Eugene 08
The fast track to the Olympics runs through Eugene, and for ten days the eyes of the world will focus on Track Town, USA. Read more >>
December 26, 2007
Athlete Housing Facility Receives Oregon's 2007 Best Architectural Project Award
Many of the athletes competing at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field will be staying at the University of Oregon's Living Learning Center (LLC), located next to Hayward Field. The LLC was recently honored as Oregon's Best Architectural Project in the Northwest Construction magazine Best of 2007 awards. Read more >>
December 14, 2007
The Register-Guard and Oregonian Newspapers Report About Track Town USA - Forever
The recent announcement that Eugene and Hayward Field have been selected to host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field as well as the 2009 and 2011 U.S. Outdoor National Championship meets has garnered significant coverage in area newspapers. Read more >>
December 12, 2007
Track Town USA to host 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field as well as the 2009 and 2011 USATF Outdoor Championships
USA Track and Field announced today that Eugene will host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field as well as 2009 and 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The University of Oregon will also host the 2010 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Read more >>
December 11, 2007
Local Organizing Committee Adds Sub-committee To Address Athlete Medical Issues
Renowned Eugene orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Stan James will chair the recently created sub-committee dedicated to meeting the medical needs of the athletes competing at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field at Hayward Field next summer. Read more >>
December 5, 2007
Track Town Hall Meeting To Honor U of O Cross Country Team
A Track Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, at 7pm will honor the U of O Men's Cross Country team which won the NCAA Championship last month. The U of O Women's Cross Country team will also be honored for their second place finish. Read more >>
December 1, 2007
Q & A With Dathan Ritzenhein
Eugene 08 caught up with Dathan Ritzenhein just as USA Track & Field named him its Humanitarian Athlete of the Year. The two-time Olympian won't be on hand to accept his award at the USATF Annual Meeting in Honolulu this weekend, however, because of a prior commitment to Nike Team Nationals (cross country) in Portland. Read more >>
November 27, 2007
Dathan Ritzenhein named Visa Humanitarian Athlete of the Year by USA Track & Field
Dathan Ritzenhein has been named Visa Humanitarian Athlete of the Year by USA Track & Field. Ritzenhein, who made the Team USA roster for the 2008 Olympic Games by finishing second at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials - Men's Marathon will be honored during the USA Track & Field's 2007 Annual Meeting, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Read more >>
November 20, 2007
Local Organizing Committee Members Head to Hawaii for USATF Annual Meeting
Every year, USA Track & Field's governing body meets the week after Thanksgiving and this year, the meeting will be in Honolulu, Hawaii. Read more >>
November 19, 2007
Eugene 08 Makes Plans For Accessibility
The Local Organizing Committee is striving to make all facilities and programs at the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field and the Eugene 08 Festival accessible to all participants, and will comply with all ADA requirements. Read more >>
November 12, 2007
Olympic Trials in the News
On Track For All Races. Read more >>
November 9, 2007
Eugene Running Community To Hold A Memorial Service For Olympic Hopeful Ryan Shay Who Died Last Saturday.
Ryan Shay, who died during the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon, was a hero to many local runners because of his grit and determination to succeed. A memorial tribute will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 3:00pm. Read more >>
November 6, 2007
Living Learning Center Now Open for Athletes
The innovative Living Learning Center, directly across the street from Hayward Field, will be one option athletes have for lodging during the Olympic Trials. Read more >>
November 5, 2007
Ryan Hall wins the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon in Record Time
On a blustery and cool day, on a twisting and hilly course that many thought would lead to slow times, Ryan Hall confirmed that his marathon debut in April was no fluke. Read more >>
November 5, 2007
New Video Scoreboard to be built at Hayward Field
On Friday, Nike announced a $1.5 million donation to the University of Oregon Foundation which will be used to build a state-of-the-art scoreboard and sound system at Hayward Field. Read more >>
November 3, 2007
Eugene 08 Commits To Green Power From EWEB!
The Local Organizing Committee has committed to using 100% renewable energy for all the energy EWEB provides to power the Eugene 08 Festival at the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field. Read more >>
October 29, 2007
Eugene 08 at the Eugene City Club November 2, 2007
On Friday November 2nd, Angel Jones (City Manager pro tem) and Kari Westlund (President & CEO of the Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon) will speak about Eugene 08 at City Club of Eugene. Read more >>
October 29, 2007
Eugene Airport Navigators gear up for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field
Although the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field are months away, the Airport Navigators at the Eugene Airport are getting prepared to welcome the thousands of visiting athletes, coaches and spectators. Read more >>
October 23, 2007
Planning for Youth Involvement Underway
Many efforts are being made to include programs for youth in and around the Eugene 08 Festival. Read more >>
October 23, 2007
Look for Eugene 08 Spot on Duck Vision
The whole world is watching! The Whole World is Watching! THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING!
Next June, when the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field begin at Hayward Field, the whole world will indeed be watching Read more >>
October 17, 2007
Plans for the Eugene 08 Festival are unveiled
While world-class athletes compete for a place on the 2008 Olympic Team inside Hayward Field, the Eugene 08 Festival will be the dynamic epicenter for connecting fans to the entire Olympic Trials experience. Read more >>
October 14, 2007
Local Organizers Meet to Look at Progress of Planning for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field
On Tuesday, October 9, 2007 approximately fifty members of the Local Organizing Committee and the various subcommittees met at the Hilton in downtown Eugene... Read more >>
October 14, 2007
Transportation Progress
Plans for shuttle service for athletes, spectators, members of the media and volunteers have been created. Read more >>
October 14, 2007
Housing Progress
The housing plan for athletes and support personnel has been launched and is going smoothly. Read more >>
October 9, 2007
Tickets A Hot Commodity
Over 700 Eight-Day Ticket Packages went on sale October 5th and were sold within 90 minutes. Individual day tickets will go on sale Spring of 2008. Read more >>
October 9, 2007
Flash: Hayward Field Resurfacing Completed
As of October 6th, all surfaces of Hayward Field, including 8-lanes of track, have been resurfaced and striped. Read more >>
October 8, 2007
The Oregon Track Club Turns 50 just in time for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field
The Oregon Track Club may have been born in 1958 as the Emerald Empire Athletic Association (EEAA), but its gestation started the day Bill Bowerman set foot at Hayward Field as the University of Oregon track coach in September of 1948. Read more >>
September 21, 2007
Dick's Sporting Goods Joins Eugene 08
The Eugene 08 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced Dick's Sporting Goods as the newest corporate partner for Eugene 08, the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, to be held at the University of Oregon's historic Hayward Field, June 27 - July 6, 2008. Read more >>
September 17, 2007
New Eugene 08 Website Launched
September 17, 2007
Team USA's 2008 Olympic Coaches
August 29, 2007
Moratorium on Field Burning During the Olympic Trials
August 20, 2007
The History of Eugene's Running Trails
July 24, 2007
Countdown Clock Unveiled
July 18, 2007
Following In Pre's Footsteps
June 28, 2007
Building a Track of Dreams
June 1, 2007
Bright Lights, Fine Nights at Hayward Field
May 1, 2007
Green Lights at Hayward