Oregon thrower Greyson Glivinski warms up before starting to throw. The University of Oregon Ducks host the first day of the Oregon Team Invitational, on April 17, 2026, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

Four Ducks attend Nike Outdoor Nationals

Rowan Shea, Sports Writer • July 7, 2026

The Nike Outdoor Nationals and the USATF U20 Championships culminated last weekend at Hayward Field. The five-day event spanned from Thursday...

Over 6,000 fans attended Hayward Field on the final day of the Prefontaine Classic. The Prefontaine Classic was held at Hayward Field on Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Familiar faces worldwide and in Eugene headline Prefontaine Classic lineup

Henry Light, Associate Sports Editor • July 7, 2026

Top-ranked athletes will grab attention in nearly every event at the Prefontaine Classic on July 3 and 4, while current and former Oregon Ducks...

Oregon’s Aaliyah McCormick celebrates her victory in the women’s 100-meter hurdles final during the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. McCormick ran 12.81 in the event. (Julia Massa / Emerald)

Best moments from Hayward Field in 2026

Max Koebel, Senior Sports Writer • July 7, 2026

As the outdoor track and field season comes to a close, the Oregon Ducks saw another historic season in TrackTown, USA, with athletes on both...

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University of Oregon middle distance runner Simeon Birnbaum celebrates the win after he crosses the line winning the mens 1500m final in 3:36.05. The NCAA Track and Field Championships take place at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Jun 10-13th, 2026. (Rowan Campbell/Emerald).

Ben Smith and Simeon Birnbaum highlight strong NCAA Championship performance for Oregon men’s NCAA Track and Field Championships

Max Koebel, Senior Sports Writer • June 26, 2026

The NCAA Track and Field Championships took place last Wednesday at Hayward Field as redshirt freshman Ben Smith came out on top in the men’s...

Ja'Kobe Tharp of Auburn celebrates after winning the men’s 110-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. Tharp ran 13.05 seconds to break the collegiate record. (Max Unkrich / Daily Emerald)

A Recap of the NCAA Track and Field Championships

Rowan Shea, Sports Writer • June 26, 2026

TrackTown USA got its headliner last weekend as the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships and the nation's top athletes rolled into Hayward...

University of Oregon Track and Field commit and 6A girls 1500-meter state champion Ellery Lincoln lengthens her lead during the third lap. On May 30, 2026, hundreds of athletes traveled to participate in day three of the Oregon School Activities Association high school track and field state championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. (Lilly Wall/Emerald)

Nike Outdoor Nationals women’s headliners

Henry Light, Associate Sports Editor • June 26, 2026

The Nike Outdoor Nationals annually provide a preview of elite middle and high school runners who are bound to compete at Hayward Field again...

Dezianna Patmon bat flips a no doubt home run to send the Ducks to a super regional. Oregon Softball takes on Stanford in the NCAA Softball Regionals in Eugene, Ore. on May 18, 2025.

Ranking Oregon sports’ top-5 moments of the last four years

Owen Murray, Associate Sports Editor • June 16, 2026

Oregon baseball hosts 2023 Super Regional at PK Park This one falls because of how that Super Regional against Oral Roberts University...

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Student activity in Spring Term

Written and Produced by Riley Silverman

Riley Silverman, Videographer

May 8, 2026

Are you more or less inclined to go to class when it’s sunny out? We asked some students how often they go to class in spring term, and what they would rather be doing in the sunny weather.