KVAL - Sports - Olympic Trials

Olympian gets $11K for space on his shoulder

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:45:53 GMT

Nick Symmonds put his skin on the eBay auction site, offering to wear a temporary tattoo with the name of the highest bidder as he competes for a spot on the U.S. team for the London Games this summer.

Olympian auctioning off advertising space on his shoulder

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:26:11 GMT

Olympic runner Nick Symmonds of Springfield, Ore., has put space on his arm up for auction on eBay. The winner gets a temporary tattoo of their Twitter handle on Symmonds arm during competition.

Rupp eyes Olympics after setting 10K American record

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:39:55 GMT

Galen Rupp's American record in the 10,000 meters is both the culmination of a successful year and a jumping off point for his bid for the London Olympics

Olympics loom, but nobody is pushing Usain Bolt

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:39:46 GMT

After Tyson Gay pulled out of the U.S. championships in Eugene, there doesn't appear to be anyone else who can challege the dominance of Usain Bolt.

Wheating sets UO record in Bowerman Mile at Pre Classic

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:02:15 GMT

Andrew Wheating closed out his stellar Oregon career with a fifth place finish in the Bowerman Mile at the 36th Prefontaine Classic. Wheating's time of 3:51.74 shattered the previous school record held by Joaquim Cruz.

Discus thrower overcomes diabetes to go compete at elite level

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:51:39 GMT

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'

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:52:21 GMT

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

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:14:44 GMT

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.

Track Town USA returns this Thursday through Sunday

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:13:15 GMT

Just one year ago, Eugene was gearing up for the Olympic trials. Now, Track Town is back on the national stage not for Olympic gold but national glory as host city of the USA Track and Field Championships.

Free fun at Track Town Plaza

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:13:02 GMT

The free Track Town Plaza will be located behind the west grandstands at Hayward Field. Attendance to the Plaza is free. Events are free to the public, even if you don't attend the track meet.