NCAA TRACK & FIELD
TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2026
DOMINANT DUCKS
Oregon Ducks once again take center stage after completing triple crown.
WELCOME TO TRACKSIDE
The Daily Emerald’s Track & Field publication.
By Owen Murray & Jack Lazarus Sports Editors
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 NCAA out-
door season — everything you need to know about Oregon’s First Round qualifiers — plus a deep dive on the women’s middle-distance performers who anchor its title hopes. 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!