An Update on the 2020 Olympic Trials

Hayward Field, art from Eugene-Register Guard

The Olympic Trials will have to be rescheduled…this is a release on the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, per the Communications Department…

Wayde Van Niekerk may open at the Athletics SA’s Athletix Invitational Meet in Johannesburg…

THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC), THOMAS BACH, AND THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN, ABE SHINZO, HELD A CONFERENCE CALL THIS MORNING TO DISCUSS THE CONSTANTLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT WITH REGARD TO COVID-19 AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 20

World Athletics supports latest IOC announcement

Below is a statement from TrackTown USA CEO Michael Reilly:

“This morning, the International Olympic Committee announced its decision to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games due to the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). TrackTown USA is now working with our partners at USA Track & Field and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee on rescheduling the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field.

Although it is not yet clear how long it may take to finalize a new date for the event, our Local Organizing Committee stands ready to welcome the best athletes in the country to the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field once a decision is reached.

In collaboration with USATF and the USOPC, we are finalizing the policies and procedures for ticket customers to either retain their tickets for a rescheduled date or to request a refund. We appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding as we work through the necessary next steps. Updates will be posted as soon as possible on TrackTown20.com and USATF.org.”