NCAA TRACK & FIELD
BEST MOMENTS
OF OREGON TRACK & FIELD
Looking back at some of the top track and field performances from Oregon athletes this season.
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
By Joe Krasnowski & Henry Light Sports Editors
Welcome to Hayward Field, Duck fans. Thank you for supporting The Daily Emerald. As we transition into our 2026-27 sports desk, we are excited to bring you more of the best sports coverage the University of Oregon has to offer, and we’re thrilled to do it again at Hayward Field for the final time 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 a recap of the Nike Outdoor Nationals — everything you need to know about some of the top performers this weekend at the Prefontaine Classic — and lastly, a recap of some of the best moments from Oregon athletes this season at Hayward. 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 the University is world-famous for is even more so. 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 TrackTown, USA!