TrackTown USA, aka Eugene, Oregon, was a long shot to host the world's biggest track and field meet, but after receiving the bid in 2015 it was finally time in 2022 for the athletes, coaches, federations, officials, volunteers, sponsors and fans to fill the stands in the reimagined Hayward Field. Eugene, Lane County and the State of Oregon came through with flying colors. Rather than regale you with lines and lines of text, Travel Lane County has assembled a summary of impacts highlighting many of the key metrics that surrounded this epic event. Additionally, World Athletics and Nielsen have compiled an Event Impace Analysis that provides a broader look into the impacts worldwide.
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Andy Vobora
Andy Vobora is Travel Lane County's Vice President of Stakeholder Relations. A UO graduate and former football player, Andy has lived in Lane County for more than 45 years. When not at work, Andy enjoys drift fishing the rivers, cycling in the foothills and wine country, and officiating high school football each fall. His passion for track and field has led to more than 30 years of officiating and volunteering at Hayward Field.