Hayward Field

My previous post mentioned that the U.S. Olympic track and field trials were going to be held in Eugene, Oregon at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field. 

Now most sports in American have a venue that is synonymous with that particular sport. Baseball has Fenway. Football has the "Frozen Tundra" of Lambeau Field. Basketball has Madison Square Garden. Track has Hayward Field.

Hayward field is all that is track in America. Which is why it was a more than appropriate choice to host the 2008 trials. From the facility itself, to the fans, to the history that the sacred ground has witnessed over the years, Hayward Field is not only the best place to watch a track and field meet in the country, it is also one of the best places to witness a track meet in the entire world.

Built in 1912 as the U of O's football stadium, Hayward Field was named after long time U of O track and field coach Bill Hayward. The facility was home to both the university's football team and track team until a new football stadium was constructed in 1967. Since then, Hayward field has been solely used to hold some of the best track and field competitions the world has even seen. It will host the U.S. Olympic trials for the fourth time in June.