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Tyson Gay sets American record in 100 meters

6:13 PM Sat, Jun 28, 2008 |
Frank Mungeam

tyson-gay-runs400x3.jpgAfting a close call in his qualifying 100 meter heat, where he let up before the line and nearly failed to advance, Tyson Gay responded in his quarterfinal heat by runnin...



Rupp, Symmonds dazzle at Trials

11:51 AM Sat, Jun 28, 2008 |
Frank Mungeam

Oregon's top male distance runners put on a show for the hometown crowd Friday night at the Olympic Trials.
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UO All American Galen Rupp, who's main event is the 10,000, could...



Oregon men look to go the distance

4:50 PM Thu, Jun 26, 2008 |
Frank Mungeam

Goucher_Adam400x300.jpgA number of men with Oregon roots are prepared to make their mark in the distance events at the 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene.
>> Continue reading: Oregon men look to go the distance



Trials could be sneezy affair

11:40 AM Tue, Jun 24, 2008 |
Frank Mungeam

Maybe it will be great preparation for the infamous Beijing air quality.

The latest weather forecast for the U.S Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene calls for three days of mid-90 degree weather to start the event.

That might not be the biggest problem for athletes.

According to the latest report on pollen.com, Eugene and Oregon's Willa...



Top track athletes converge on Eugene

10:45 AM Fri, Jun 13, 2008 |
Frank Mungeam

hayward-small.jpgTrack Town USA is back.

For ten days in June and July, storied Hayward Field in Eugene will host the >> Continue reading: Top track athletes converge on Eugene