Hayward Field

Known as the "Carnegie Hall" of track and field, and located in "Track Town, USA" (Eugene, Oregon), this venue has hosted four past United States Olympic Trials (1972, 1976, 1980, and 2008). The Nike Prefontaine Classic, the most prestigious invitational track meet in the country, has also been held here each summer. To see images of this historic facility, view some of the following films and watch the short clip below:

1988 NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship
1996 NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship
2006 Nike Prefontaine Classic USATF Event Coverage
2007 Nike Prefontaine Classic USATF Event Coverage
Bill Bowerman 2007, Documentary
Bill Dellinger’s Track & Field Series 1988 & 1995, Instructional
Finish Line 1988, Feature
Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story 1995, Documentary
Legends of Hayward Field 1991, Documentary
Marathon 1976, Men’s Olympic marathon trials
Personal Best 1982, Feature
Running with Joe Henderson 2003, Instructional
Twilight Mile: The Life of Bill McChesney Jr.
Without Limits 1999, Feature
XO Invite ’06 Meet Coverage

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