Olympics

Track And Field Trials Return To Eugene In 2016

Beth Hyams — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:52:11 +0000

USA Track and Field announced today that Eugene will host the 2016 U.S. Olympic track and field trials.

Washington’s Hope Solo Makes Big Stops To Earn Team USA Gold

Tom Banse — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:04:17 +0000

Washington-born and raised goalkeeper Hope Solo saved the day, quite literally, according to her teammates in the Olympic women’s soccer final Thursday. Team USA held on for a 2-1 victory over Japan to win the gold medal. When the final horn sounded, U.S. goalie Solo was mobbed by her fellow players. Solo says she knew the game was on the line when she made a dramatic lunging save in the waning minutes of the game.

Solo: “I was hoping my time would come – not my time, but I want to make an impact on the game.

Galen Rupp Takes Silver in the Olympic 10k

Jes Burns — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:37:20 +0000

Good news for Northwest track athletes at the London Olympics. U of O grad Galen Rupp made history Saturday in the men's 10,000 meters, winning silver. KLCC’s Jes Burns has the story.

Northwest Runner Wants To Leverage Olympic Platform To Help South Sudan

Tom Banse — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:31:29 +0000

Athletes going to the London Olympics commonly have stories of overcoming adversity. But few can top African-born distance runner Lopez Lomong. The one time "Lost Boy" of Sudan relocated to the Portland area last year. He's running for Team USA, but hopes to leverage Olympic success into greater aid and attention for his former homeland. Correspondent Tom Banse introduces us.

Disproportionately High Number Of Northwest Runners On Team USA

Tom Banse — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:34:19 +0000

Two more runners and two javelin throwers from the Northwest claimed spots in the London Olympics on the final scheduled day of competition at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.

Runners, jumpers and throwers from the Northwest performed well in these Olympic Trials. In fact, more than 20 percent of the athletes on the U.S. Olympic track and field team have ties to our region. Correspondent Tom Banse looked for reasons behind the disproportionately high local representation.

Second Time The Charm For Washington’s Olympic Pole Vaulter?

Tom Banse — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:32:16 +0000

A pole vaulter with roots in Seattle and Spokane hopes the second time will be the charm at the Olympics. Brad Walker secured a return trip to the Summer Games with a first place finish at the U.S. Track and Field Trials in Eugene Thursday night. Back in 2008, the former University of Washington Husky set a new American record, qualified for the Olympic team, but then didn’t clear a single height at the Beijing Olympics. Walker says he wants “redemption” very badly this summer.

Walker: “I’ll never forget the Beijing experience.

Good Night For Northwest Olympic Hopefuls At U.S. Track & Field Trials

Tom Banse — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:25:05 +0000

It was a good night for local Summer Olympics hopefuls Thursday in Eugene. A very good night, in fact. A half dozen athletes with ties to the Northwest earned spots in the London Games. Correspondent Tom Banse reports from the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials.

Eugene Native Looks To Represent The US In Racewalking At The Olympics

Jes Burns — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:23:06 +0000

Eugene has a long history as the adopted home of Olympic track and field hopefuls. But it’s very rare for a serious contender to actually be born and raised in the city. On Sunday a true local girl will be competing at Hayward, and she has a legitimate shot at making the team in perhaps the most unusual of the track events. KLCC’s Jes Burns reports.

Olympic Qualifying Action Resumes With Portland's Rupp Trying for 'Double'

Tom Banse — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:18:52 +0000

The U.S. Olympic Team Trials for track and field resume Thursday afternoon in Eugene after a two day rest break. Thursday night, more athletes with Northwest ties step to the starting line than on any other day of the event. Correspondent Tom Banse has this preview.

Several Northwest Runners Advance To Finals In Men’s 5000 Meter

Angela Kellner — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:15:02 +0000

At the Olympic trials Monday, several Oregon runners - including Galen Rupp of Portland - advanced to the finals in the men’s 5,000 meter race. As KLCC’s Angela Kellner reports, a former lost boy of Sudan and two Kenyan brothers also have the chance to represent the U.S. in London.