OSAA TRACK AND FIELD
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
WELCOME TO TRACKSIDE The Daily Emerald’s Track & Field publication. By Owen Murray & Jack Lazarus Sports Editors
TRIPLE CROWN
Oregon track and field sweeps conference titles in Nebraska to secure first Big Ten Triple Crown since 1996-97.
Hey there Duck fans, Thanks for supporting The Daily Emerald. We’re so excited to bring you more of the reporting we’ve been producing all year, and we’re thrilled to do it again at Hayward Field this season. Welcome to Eugene, and thank you for supporting student journalism. In this edition, you’ll find stories about the history of Hayward Field, plus how the Ducks’ dominant cross country and indoor track and field seasons came to be. We’ve got writers covering the best of the Oregon high school scene, from dominant middle-distance runners like Ellery Lincoln to standout field athletes like pole vaulter Addison Kleinke, and recapping the Ducks’ Triple Crown win at the Big Ten Championships. We hope that you’re able to enjoy Eugene as much as we do. Covering every sport is a privilege as student journalists, but doing so in and around the sport that makes the university special is even more so. We’re proud to provide coverage of this season’s meets at Hayward Field. On behalf of our Sports Desk, our design and editorial teams, our photographers and everyone at The Daily Emerald, thank you for reading. Welcome to Track Town, USA!