Sunday, June 29: Great Track & Field Performances Day

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Story Published: Jun 5, 2008 at 4:36 PM PST

Great Track & Field Performances Day
Sunday, June 29, 2008
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

This day will showcase spectacular performances of athletes from around the world. There will be video footage of a number of the greatest performances ever.

Free Spectator Shuttles – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Autzen Stadium, 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
South Eugene High School , 400 E 19th, Eugene

Festival Stage
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – On the video screen: Great Track & Field highlights of US Olympic Athletes, and previous days' taped highlights and interviews.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Live coverage of meet.
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Mike Tracey Band with special guest Paul Biondi
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Ben Rice Blues Band
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. – The Vipers featuring Deb Cleveland

Festival – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Highlights include: Voting on favorite “Great Track & Field Performance” at the Nike tent, and Johnson & Johnson “family room.”

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Autograph sessions with 2004 Olympic Team shot-putter Reese Hoffa - Johnson & Johnson tent.

Starting Block – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Activities include: Photo Finish, take a photo of your children appearing to have just crossed the finish line at Hayward Field.

9:30 a.m. Walking tour to south side of the Willamette River

Competition – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hayward Field opens at 9 a.m.

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