EUGENE, Ore. — The return of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials is a big win for the local economy. It’s great news for all the track and field fans in town and some say possibly even better news for the local economy. Each business we spoke to said the vibe is infectious and … Continue reading »
Track and Field Trials Return in 2016
SALEM, Ore. — It’s official. Eugene will host the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team trials again in 2016. KEZI 9 News first confirmed this news Wednesday, but the official announcement was made Thursday at the state capitol. Athletes say they knew about a week ago, but couldn’t say anything until now, when the official … Continue reading »
Eugene to Host Track & Field Trials
EUGENE, Ore. — The U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials are once again coming to Track Town U.S.A. in 2016. USATF CEO Max Siegel made the announcement Thursday at the Oregon State Capitol building, surrounded by Governor John Kitzhaber, TrackTown USA President Vin Lananna and other supporters. This is the third straight time, and the … Continue reading »
IOC Votes to Drop Wrestling
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The International Olympic Committee voted Tuesday to remove one of their oldest sports from the list. As of Tuesday morning, wrestling will not play a part in the 2020 Olympic Games. Wrestling is considered one of the oldest sports in history, which is one of the reasons why Coach Jim Zalesky and … Continue reading »
Ducks and Beavers Weigh In On Olympics
The Ducks and Beavers first week of fall camp closes the same weekend as the London Olympics. Which events have they enjoyed? “Today I was getting some work done while I was watching the ribbon events,” Oregon offensive lineman Nick Cody said, “I don’t know what they call that, but Will Ferrell in “Old School” … Continue reading »
Symmonds, Others Lash Out On Twitter
LONDON — Nick Symmonds has had a long standing beef with the powers that be of Track & Field, upset because the rules vastly limit his ability to get sponsors. Those limitations are even more pronounced during the Olympics, where, among other restrictions, athletes aren’t allowed to even tweet about their own sponsors, unless they … Continue reading »
