Discus thrower overcomes diabetes to go compete at elite level
Adam Kuehl has trained at the discus all year long for the opportunity to win a national championship at Hayward Field this weekend. But Kuehl fights a daily battle most athletes do not: the fight against diabetes.
Olympic gold medalist: 'Just because it's hard doesn't mean it's not possible'
Joanna Hayes has had mixed results at Hayward Field. She won her event at the 2008 Prefontaine Classic only to place 7th at the Eugene 08 Olympic trials. Hayes won a different race Thursday, using her 2004 Olympic gold to inspire the next generation.
UO's Eaton 2nd in decathlon after 8 events
The University of Oregon's Ashton Eaton is one to watch in the decathlon. He sat in second place after 8 events Friday afternoon with the final 2 events left to go.