“The grandstands were shaking, my legs were shaking - it was an unbelievable moment.”
On June 30, 2008, the grandstands of Hayward Field erupted as three Oregon-based athletes finished 1-2-3 in the 800m finals.
Episode 7 of “This is TrackTown” highlights Nick Symmonds, Andrew Wheating, and Christian Smith's iconic 800 sweep at the 2008 Olympic Trials at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.
The U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field return to Hayward Field on June 21 - 30, 2024.