Track And Field

At the finish line, Noah Lyles stared down his only true opponent: the clock. But for several moments, the unofficial time showed a tie with Johnson's mark of 19.32.

It's uncommon for athletes to compete and excel in two professional sports, especially ones as punishing as football or sprint hurdles. But a Seattle-born speedster who ran track and played football at the University of Oregon is now attempting that rare feat.

The TrackTown Summer Series came to the Portland area on its three-city tour. The nascent series is part of broad efforts to increase the sport’s U.S. popularity in non-Olympic years.

This summer, former University of Oregon and current TrackTown USA star Alexi Pappas will lace up her running shoes for the Greek team at this year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Part of why the Olympic Trials in Eugene are such a big draw is the city's passion for running. What drives the connection? We asked.

If you've been anywhere near Portland recently, you've seen the ads for the IAAF World Indoor Track And Field Championships. Here's what you need to know before the meet kicks off.

The USA Track & Field Indoor Championships kicked off Friday at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Athletes there are competing for spots in the IAAF World Indoor Championships.