Hayward Field
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| Owner | University of Oregon |
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| Operator | University of Oregon |
| Capacity | 12,650 (expandable to 25,000) |
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| Opened | 1919 |
| Renovated | 1975, 2004, 2018–2020 |
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Hayward Field is a track and field stadium at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.[1] It has been the home of the university's track and field teams since 1921. It was the home of the football team from 1919 through 1966.[2] It is one of three World Athletics Class 1 Facilities in the United States. Its elevation is about 420 feet (130 m) above sea level.
Hayward Field was named after track coach Bill Hayward (1868–1947).[3] He coached the school's track team from 1904 to 1947.[4] The stadium has been redeveloped and renovated many times throughout its history. From 2018 to 2020, the stadium was entirely rebuilt. The money came from donations; Phil Knight, who is an alumni of the university, was the main donor.[5][6]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Meyer, John (2008-06-26). "Traditions are time-tested at historic Hayward Field". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ↑ Tims, Marvin (November 6, 1966). "Hayward Field ends its days on sad note". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. p. 1A.
- ↑ Strite, Dick (December 15, 1947). "Illness fatal to Col. Bill". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. p. 1.
- ↑ Newnham, Blaine (June 22, 1980). "Pages out of time". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. p. 1D.
- ↑ "Hayward Field Renovation Fact Sheet". Hayward Field Renovation. University of Oregon. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
- ↑ Chavez, Chris (August 2, 2018). "New Hayward Field selected to host 2020 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
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