The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships return to Historic Hayward Field once again this season, and the Men and Women of Oregon will be in full force as they aim to take home collegiate track and field’s most coveted trophy. The Women of Oregon enter the NCAA Championships with history in their sights as they attempt to complete the historic Triple Crown with NCAA titles in cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field in the same academic season. It is a feat that has never before been accomplished by a women’s team in NCAA history. The women are in position to make a run at putting their names among the all-time elite as they enter the NCAAs with 17 entries in 10 events. On the other side for the Ducks, the Men of Oregon will feature 14 entries in 11 events when the NCAA Championships kick off in Eugene. The Oregon men have won two of the last three NCAA outdoor titles. MEET FORMAT: The NCAA Championships will mainly be separated between the men and the women by day. Action will begin on Wednesday with all men’s events, featuring five finals in field events, the 10,000 meter final, 10 semifinals on the track and the first half of the decathlon. Thursday will feature the same women’s finals and semifinals, as well as the second half of the decathlon. The remaining men’s finals will take place on Friday, and the women’s heptathlon will also begin. The Championships will wrap up on Saturday with the remaining women’s finals, including the final three events of the heptathlon. All award presentations will take place on Friday (men) and Saturday (women). HOW TO FOLLOW: The NCAA Championships will once again be broadcast live on ESPN, providing fans with all of the action from Hayward. The main feed on the track will be aired live on ESPN2 beginning at 5:30 and 4:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, and on ESPN starting at 5:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, respectively. There will also be additional live streams on ESPN3 and ESPNU throughout the four-day meet to show the field and combined events. All pertinent information on the NCAA Championships for anyone attending, as well as a link to live results, can be found at goducks.com/ncaatf. Live updates will be provided throughout the meet on Twitter via @OregonTF and @Run4Ducks.
