What People are Saying: Testimonials about the Hayward Field Renovation

Rendering of the south side of Hayward Field
What People are Saying

 

Raevyn Rogers

“A new facility will add to the mystique, the motivation of what’s next for the university and the program. When you think about historical groups that were successful, they were successful through evolution. You have to adjust to move forward.”

Raevyn Rogers
IAAF World Indoor Championships gold medalist (2018, 4x400), 2017 Bowerman Award winner, 2017 USTFCCCA Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, six-time NCAA champion, eight-time All-American, UO record holder (indoor 800 meters)


 

Lance Deal

“I’ve been part of Hayward Field in every aspect. I competed here as a collegian, as a pro I was based here and trained at Hayward, I coached here, and I’m the director of track and field venues. As a four-time Olympian, I’ve also been in many of the major stadiums. In my experience, wearing all those hats, this new facility will be the best track and field facility on the planet.”

Lance Deal
UO director of track and field venues and program support, former UO track and field assistant coach, Olympic silver medalist (1996, hammer throw), four-time Olympian (1988, 1992, 1996, 2000), two-time Pan American Games gold medalist, USA record holder (hammer throw), 21-time national champion


 

Andrew Wheating

“It’s unbelievable and is going to absolutely embody what Oregon track and field is all about. I can’t imagine the types of performances we’ll see in the future.”

Andrew Wheating
Two-time Olympian (2008, 2012), 2010 USTFCCCA Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, 2010 Bowerman Award finalist, five-time NCAA champion, eight-time All-American, UO record holder in mile (outdoor) and 800-meters (indoor)


 

Ellen Schmidt-Devlin

“This facility not only provides athletes with state of the art amenities that are standard in the world’s best stadiums, but it ensures Oregon’s outstanding women—who have won 13 of the UO’s 24 NCAA track and field championships, including the only single-season Triple Crown—will enjoy the same modern, spacious locker rooms, weight room, and treatment rooms as the men.”

Ellen Schmidt-Devlin
Cofounder and executive director of the UO’s Sports Product Management Program, AIAW All-American, number six on UO’s all-time women’s outdoor mile list


 

Matt Centrowitz

“I had a conversation with my son (Matthew Centrowitz, Jr.) about the new stadium, and as much as we love tradition, you have to go forward and I’m excited about the future.”

Matt Centrowitz
Two-time Olympian (1976, 1980), former 5,000-meter American record holder, four-time USA outdoor champion, two-time All-American


 

Matthew Centrowitz Jr.

“It looks futuristic, like no stadium that I’ve ever raced in.”

Matthew Centrowitz, Jr.
Olympic gold medalist (2016, 1,500 meters), two-time Olympian (2012, 2016), IAAF World Indoor Championships gold medalist (2016, 1,500 meters), UO 1,500-meter record holder, five-time All-American


 

Devon Allen

“It’s like a mixture between the Bird’s Nest and the Rose Bowl. It’s awesome.”

Devon Allen
Olympian (2016), 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships gold medalist (110 meters), two-time NCAA champion, two-time All-American, UO record holder in 110-meter hurdles (outdoor), 60-meter hurdles (indoor)


 

English Gardner

“I absolutely believe that Hayward magic will still be in the new stadium. It looks even louder than it is now. The engagement with the fans, as athletes we feed off that, and that's what makes Hayward great. This will promote better recruiting, and better meets. Better facilities attract good people.”

English Gardner
Olympic gold medalist (4x100, 2016), two-time World Championships silver medalist (4x100, 2013 and 2015), five-time NCAA champion, eight-time All-American

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