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Eugene 08 and beyond for track & field spotlight

Frohnmayer reacts to track & field announcement

 

Eugene 08 logoThe news that the world will keep watching Eugene, Springfield and the University of Oregon for years to come brought cheers and reaction, such as that of UO President Dave Frohnmayer (above). USA Track & Field and the U.S. Olympic Committee on Wednesday announced that Eugene will host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. The announcement was made at a press conference at the University of Oregon overlooking historic Hayward Field. Eugene, which next year will host the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, also will host the 2009 and 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Media coverage has been extensive, from coast to coast via the Associated Press. Stories also have appeared on European news sites.

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