NIKE TRACK AND FIELD
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025
WELCOME TO TRACK SIDE! The Daily Emerald’s new track publication By Brady Ruth Sports Editor
OH MY
RECORD Athletes at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships ripped up the record books en route to historic finishes. Read on page 7
Welcome to Hayward Field in beautiful Eugene, Oregon! We at The Daily Emerald are excited to greet you into one of the most iconic track and field locations in the world. TrackTown, USA, is bustling with life, energy and, of course, track! We hope you are able to get around Eugene and see some of the historic sights and highlights of the town’s track history. Hopefully, it gives you a feel for why we love TrackTown, USA, so much and why we’re so honored to cover track and field in Eugene! Being a student journalist is a privilege in and of itself. This year the Emerald has produced incredible content covering a wide range of collegiate athletics, but now we have an opportunity to report on the sport that truly has put Eugene on the map in our very own historic Hayward Field. The Daily Emerald is proud to provide coverage of the 2025 Nike Outdoor Nationals. Enjoy reading the history of this iconic stadium, the present Oregon dominance in track and field, and what the future has in store for Hayward Field and the Ducks! On behalf of the Sports Desk, the editing and design teams, our photographers and everyone else at The Daily Emerald, enjoy your time in TrackTown, USA and thank you for supporting student journalism!