Hayward Field Renovations Almost Done

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HAYWARD’S LAST STRETCH
BY CURTIS ANDERSON
The Register-Guard

Published: January 25, 2008 09:48AM
The $8 million renovation of historic Hayward Field is nearing the finish line.

The eight-lane track has been topped with a fresh layer of high-quality polyurethane. The infield was leveled to remove a 3-foot crown and a new drainage system installed. Fresh sod was laid, so grass remains the dominant feature.

The infield layout was reconfigured for side-by-side runways in the pole vault and horizontal jumps. Dual event stations for the high jump and shot put were added to create identical competitive conditions. There’s a new hammer cage, a state-of-the-art sound system and a refurbished press area.

Most of the improvements at Hayward Field were deemed necessary to meet the criteria for staging the 2008 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. The 10-day meet begins June 27 and runs through July 6. Only one piece to the puzzle remains â€â€