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A Second chance

Eight years ago, Justin Gatlin tested positive for doping; four years later, he is the fastest man in America David Lieberman sports editor

After finishing second to Justin Gatlin and claiming his spot on Team USA, Tyson Gay took the pressroom podium with a look of indifference. He reserved his most impassioned words for a shout-out to his corporate sponsors, a group that has supported him “since day one.” Competing unattached, the formerly disgraced Gatlin didn’t have that luxury. His lack of marketability makes sense; few brands desire association with a man once known as a doper, a fraud and a has-been. Yet, six years after falling from grace, Gatlin appears to be having the last laugh. The former Olympic gold medalist — who missed the ’08 Games after testing positive for a banned substance — leaves Eugene as the fastest man in America. He shocked the track and field world by running 9.80 to win the final of the 100 meters at the Olympic Trials Sunday afternoon. He will join Gay and third-place finisher Ryan Bailey, a native Oregonian, in London this summer. “I’ve been through some dark past,” Gatlin admitted after the race. “What really helped me keep my faith was the faith of my fans. Them believing me, wanting me to come back, knowing that I’m a true athlete.” HIs rise to international fame was swift. He won six NCAA titles while at the University of Tennessee before turning pro after his sophomore season. Two years later, he bested his compatriot — sprinting legend Maurice Greene — to claim Olympic gold in Athens. Gatlin was undeniably an American hero — at least temporarily. His pristine image would be shattered in March 2006 when the United States Anti-Doping Agency announced he had tested positive for a banned substance. He was hardly alone: Seven other athletes training under coach Trevor Graham, including track star Marion Jones, had also turned up positive as part of a wide-spread scandal. Regardless, for Gatlin the revelation was earth-shattering — and potentially career-ending. Ultimately, he agreed to an eight-year ban from track and field, avoiding a lifetime ban in exchange for cooperation. Yet, when the USADA announced its final ruling, Gatlin caught a break. Due to “exceptional circumstances” surrounding his first positive drug test, he would receive only a four-year ban. Having already reached the pinnacle of his profession, he was at a crossroads. Would he tackle the daunting task of a longterm return or simply hang up the spikes? In the end, he chose the former. Now 30 years old, Gatlin says the past is behind him. “I’ve just been really focused on honing in and sticking to what I know — going out there and just being a fast runner,” he said. “Breaking it back down to the simplest forms of competing.” Sprints are traditionally considered a young man’s game. So how did Gatlin find his second wind? Simply put: a massive change in perspective. “I have a son now,” he said. “He mimics me already at two years old. He knows what Daddy does. Just seeing the joy on his face, being able to bring him out here on the track, it empowers me to be a better person all around.” He also credits his return to a newfound dedication to proper nutrition. “Before 2004, I was not really worried about my health,” he said. “Not really worried about my intake, my diet. Those are the key things to being a great runner. “I look at myself almost as a race car; I can’t carry extra weight. My power, my strength level, my confidence has been there. This season, so far, I’ve been undefeated. I’ve just been trying to carry on and ride that wave.” As far as racing tactics, he said he knew he’d need a strong close to come out on top at Hayward Field. “The middle phase had to be almost flawless,” he said. “To bring home it, I had to make sure I had precise technique to come through the line. Basically, other than that, the race was a blur. I just gutted it out as much as I could. As Gatlin enjoyed newly minted redemption, Gay — who finished second in 9.85 seconds — seemed to bristle. Prior to the

rockne andrew roll photographer At 30 years old, Justin Gatlin made a comeback from four years prior when he tested positive for doping. His son has been a powerful empowerment to reach the level he did on Sunday.

race, Gay’s coach had expressed optimism that he could reach his goal of making the Olympic team with relative ease. After the task had been completed, Gay admitted the feat wasn’t easy. “I had to run my heart out to make this team,” Gay said. “Guys are tough; I knew no one was going to lie down.” Looking forward, the new standard for the Americans will be Jamaican. World-renowned sprinters Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell run in their qualifying later this week and will almost surely await the U.S. in London. Gatlin, who narrowly

bested Powell on the International Association of Athletics Federations’ circuit in May, expressed confidence that America will challenge for the podium. “I don’t think I would come back to a sport where I would be OK with getting second or third,” he said. “We all have our eye on the prize; we want to get that gold. If it’s going to be three Jamaicans in our way or the whole world in our way, that’s what it’s going to take.” dlieberman @ dailyemerald . com

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Oral Roberts

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U.S. Air Force

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Iowa

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Florida

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Saucony

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Stanford

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Georgetown

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adidas

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10 Tracey Stewart

5 Joshua McAdams New Balance Princeton

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7 Donald Cabral

Nike

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Ohio State

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Georgia Tech

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Grand Valley

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Asics

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Men’s Pole Vault (Prelim) 5:30pm

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Nike

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Oregon

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SCENE tommy pittenger PHOTOGRAPHER A view of Eugene’s upscale 5th Street Public Market located on 5th Avenue. The market has a wide range of shops and flavors reflecting some of the eclectic appetites of Eugenians and is worth a visit during post-Trials activities.

Spend an evening on the town at 5th Street Market Shopping district is one of Eugene’s finest, offering a cultured experience for those in the know lauren prater special sections reporter

5th Street Public Market is a cluster of shops, restaurants and cute things to look at. It’s located, unsurprisingly, on 5th Street in downtown Eugene, just six blocks from Franklin Boulevard. Walking to the market from the campus area is especially perfect when the weather is nice, and finding it is easy thanks to the Inn at the 5th building logo standing high above it all. The shops are situated in permanent buildings and remain open all year long. One of the most important things to clarify about 5th Street Market is that it isn’t the Saturday Market. Both are equally fun — but fun in entirely different ways. 5th Street couldn’t be considered an indoor shopping area or an outdoor one; it sits somewhere between the two categories. Generally speaking, the environment at 5th Street is more sophisticated; it caters to people looking for a fine artisan meal and a rich latte. Visitors are often decorating enthusiasts, art collectors and wine tasters; most are well out of college, and they can afford to spend money on beautiful paintings and sculptures. Stores sell wedding-registry type gifts and boutique-pretty clothing. However, there is a store for everyone, a gorgeous array of

blooming flowers, and large fountains on each level. No matter what, it’s worth going. Hartwicks Home, Gift and Specialty Store sells every kitchen gadget you didn’t realize you needed before entering. Amazing coffee makers and chocolate milk stirrers and seasonal kitchen towels flood the shelves. Prices range drastically, so considering the size of the store, there’s a gift or a “necessity” for every person. Just shy of 5,000 sq. ft., Hartwicks is the largest gourmet kitchen store south of Portland. Newtwist is an art boutique with a homey feel. Jewelry, lamps, pottery, hand blown glass, tabletop art and items from their exclusive furniture line are sold there, among cute trinkets and colorful wall decor. Swahili is another art boutique, with a more cultured twist: everything sold in Swahili has rich African roots. The figurines, miniature instruments, statues, jewelry, notebooks, chess sets and more — all exude the deep rustic colors of Africa. Outdoor Elements sells garden supplies as well as outdoor ornaments and accessories. The store offers customers live plants, patio art and even benches. Restaurants and cafés fill 5th Street’s nooks and crannies; there are more than meets the eye. Noli Italian Café serves soups, salads, pastas, a variety of sandwiches and classic Italian desserts. Marché rests

One of the most important things about 5th Street Market is that it isn’t the Saturday Market. Both are equally fun — but fun in entirely different ways. on the corner of 5th Street’s main entrance. Marché is a French restaurant committed to serving fresh, seasonal, and regional foods you would find at a farmers market. LaVelle Vineyards even has a tasting room at 5th Street. It’s a satellite tasting room on the second floor facing 6th street, just next to the Inn at the 5th Hotel. They serve everything from Pinot Noir to their very own Malbec, as well as cured meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables. LaVelle has daily wine socials for hotel guests and live jazz music on Thursday and Friday evenings. (For more food options in the 5th Street Public Market, turn to page 5.) No matter your niche, 5th Street Public Market has something to offer every visitor. Roam, shop and enjoy the market that adds permanent class to Eugene. specialsections @ dailyemerald . com

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5th Street’s food selection will satisfy your craving The Public Market’s eateries have a wide variety of good food kate burke special sections reporter

Eugene’s Historic 5th Street Public Market is one of the city’s shopping hotspots — but where should you dine after a long day of shopping? There are a few restaurants off 5th Street that have the community talking — and eating. In Marche, a charming French-based restaurant on 296 East 5th Avenue, you might forget you’re in Eugene with the woodfired oven, bar, private dining room and outdoor patio covered in umbrellas and awnings. Soups, salads, pizza, sandwiches and more are on the menu, and you can grab breakfast on the weekends from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant

Eugene’s Historic 5th Street Public Market is one of the city’s shopping hotspots — but where should you dine after a long day of shopping? There are a few restaurants off 5th Street that have the community talking — and eating features locally grown food, and their menu evolves with the seasons. Sushi-lovers, on the other hand, will love Pure, a Japanese bistro and sake bar on 296 East 5th Avenue. The sushi here is high-quality, so get there at the right time to enjoy it. Pure is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m and 5 p.m to 9:30 p.m. For a restaurant with a menu for everyone, try Steelhead Brewery, where you can get anything from a great burger to

pizza. Drop in for their late night menu from 9:30 to close, or for a weekend breakfast from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For amazing food at a great price, Belly Taqueria on 291 East 5th Avenue is where you want to head. It’s a new branch from the European soul food restaurant Belly, where you can get a meal anywhere from $3 to $8. No matter what food you crave, 5th Street restaurants satisfy. specialsections @dalyemerald . com

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Day 3: A rundown of the events that highlighted the Trials Did you miss the biggest moments of the day? We summarize them for you isaac rosenthal

“It’s just been an awesome ride. I think competing at this level had made me a better person.”

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Day three of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials began with the entire field of the women’s pole vault in the final round after rain forced the cancellation of the preliminary round on Friday. Jenn Suhr passed on the first three heights before clearing the bar at 4.55 and 4.60 meters to win the event. Not far behind was former Duck Becky Holliday, who earned the chance to represent her country in a major meet for the first time since the 2003 World Championships. “I have been competing unattached for 15 years,” she said. “I was injured for a lot of years and I think people thought I was gone and fallen off. I was just working a lot of jobs after leaving Oregon.” Texas’ Marquise Goodwin took the victory in the men’s long jump with a final jump of 8.33 meters to break a tie with William Claye that had stood since the third round. Rounding out the top three was George Kitchens Jr., who entered the competition needing a jump of at least 8.20 meters to meet the Olympic “A” standard;

STEPHANIE BROWN TRAFTON WOMEN’S DISCUS Kitchens Jr. delivered with a third-round jump just one centimeter farther than the standard. Stephanie Brown Trafton took top honors in the women’s discus, finishing ahead of second-place Aretha Thurmond who will make her fourth Olympic team adding another highlight to a storied career. “It’s just been an awesome ride,” she said. “I think competing at this level has made me a better person … I’m just overwhelmed having been able to do this for this long, and it still excites me.” Third-place finisher Suzy Powell-Roos wasn’t able to hit the Olympic “A” standard needed to advance, so Gia Lewis-Smallwood becomes the third member of the American contingent in the women’s discus despite placing sixth at the trials because she was the highest-placing finisher who had met the “A” standard this year. A strong field in the men’s shotput added several more 70-foot throws to Hayward

Field’s storied history with Reese Hoffa’s third round throw of 22 meters even, just inches short of the Olympic Trials record that has stood for 12 years. Joining Hoffa in London will be Ryan Whiting and Christian Cantwell, who each threw better than 21 meters. “I think we have three really strong throwers,” Hoffa said. “We always send a strong team. Among the three of us, we have to (win gold) this time.” All three members of the men’s American team in the 400 meters finished in better than 45 seconds, with sixth-place finisher Jeremy Wariner still finishing faster than the Olympic “A” standard time. LaShawn Merritt took home the win finishing in 44.12 with Tony McQuay and Bryshon Nellum placing second and third. It’s a major milestone on a remarkable road to recovery for Nellum who was shot three times in the legs less than four years ago while a sprinter at USC. irosenthal@dailyemerald.com

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Each day we preview what promises to be some of the biggest events of the day. Day five is packed with intense finals, three with some very special reasons to watch.

5:50 p.m., Men’s high jump (final) After a soggy day left the competition space in less

than ideal conditions, the day ended with a four-way tie for first, which includes 2011 world champion Jesse Williams and New York Athletic Club member Jamie Nieto. Each competitor was able to jump 2.18 meters, which was far below Williams’ personal record of 2.37 meters. With only three athletes going to the games, these four will have fierce competition to see who makes it through. Still, even with the four-way tie, there’s still a chance for a competitor in fifth place or below to pull off a major upset.

6:50 p.m., Women’s 800 meter run (final)

7:47 p.m., Men’s 800 meter run (final)

Nike/OTC Elite member Geena Gall was keeping a lower profile since she won the NCAA Outdoor Championship and became the runner up in the USA Outdoor Championship — that is, until this year’s Prefontaine Classic. It was there that she broke her own personal record by running a 1:59.28 finishing just behind current rival Alysia Montano. Only finishing in fourth, with Montano taking first, she is going to have to fight to beat her strong competition.

Oregon’s own Elijah Greer managed to make it to the finals after running a 1:46.28, making him third in his heat and fourth overall. Battling Nike/OTC Elite member Tyler Mulder and veterans Duane Solomon Jr. and Khadevis Robinson will test the rising senior to his best if he wants an Olympic bid. But, with only a few hundredths of a second separating him from the other three, he is within reach of his Olympic dreams.

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Three-time Olympian to be honored as heritage athlete Madeline ManningMims won gold in 1968 and the silver in 1972 Patrick Malee sports reporter

Each day of Trials competition, renowned American athletes are honored in conjunction with the events of the day. Here is Monday’s honoree:

Madeline Manning-Mims A three-time Olympian (1968, 1972, 1976), Madeline ManningMims made her mark at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.

At just 20 years of age while still a student at Tennessee State University, Manning-Mims set an Olympic record in the women’s 800 meters with a time of 2:00.9, besting the rest of the field by more than 10 meters at the race’s end. It would be the only gold medal of Manning-Mims’ career, though she also took home silver as a member of the 4×400 meter relay at the 1972 Olympic Games and set an American record in the 800 meters with a time of 1:57.9 in 1976. Manning-Mims came out of retirement three different times in her career, though none of these returns was more

surprising than the last one when, at the age of 32, she won the U.S. Olympic Trials and earned a spot at the Moscow Olympic Games. Of course, in the midst of the Cold War, the United States went on to boycott these games, robbing Manning-Mims of a fourth Olympic appearance. She was inducted into the United States National Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1984, and is also known as the founder of the United States Council for Sports Chaplaincy. Manning-Mims has served as a chaplain at all of the Olympic Games since 1988. sports @ dailyemerald . com

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Despite distractions, Hayward magic pleases Eugenians Grad Carolyn Noon, though studying for the bar exam, enjoys Trials’ effects on Eugene ian campbell news reporter

Eugene is called many things, but crowded and busy almost never makes the list — unless the Olympic Trials are in town. Streets are closed off, bright orange signs force drivers into detours, and local stores are packed. Yet, while the excitement of broken world records may

spill over the perimeter of the Trials, life still goes on for local residents who aren’t spending their week within the tall, opaque fences that surround Hayward Field. The 2012 Olympic Trials simply takes over east Eugene, inspiring fans and athletes, but leaving some local residents looking for the calm city they know and love. Carolyn Noon, a graduate of the University who is currently studying for the bar examination, said walking around campus has been difficult for her, and trying to find a quiet place to study has become nearly impossible.

“It’s most difficult to have limited space,” Noon said. Noon, who studies 10 hours a day, isn’t particularly fond of the Olympic Trials that are taking place right outside of the Knight Law Center where she spends most of her days. “I have to study in windowless rooms now,” Noon said. The amount of room the Olympic Trials takes over is fairly small in comparison to the rest of the city, but Hayward Field’s location causes most of the problems for local residents. With a large section of 18th Avenue and

Agate Street shut down, navigating Eugene becomes much trickier and can be extremely inconvenient. Yet instead of focusing on the negatives, Noon quickly brought up all of the positives hosting the Olympic Trials has. “I think it’s a really great thing for the community and I think it’s really awesome and it really highlights the athleticism of Eugene,” Noon said. Noon believes that having the Olympic Trials in Eugene helps the community and local stores because it draws in so many people from all over the world.

“There’s not a lot of economy that comes this way or tourism. Hayward Field is beautiful and historic and our track tradition is incredible and it’s nice to have that highlighted,” Noon said. The benefits of hosting such an event in Eugene are easily spotted. Just a short walk away from the event, the local grocery store Market of Choice accommodates the larger crowds by opening up more cashier lanes. Yet busy stores are not the only thing boosting Eugene’s economy or capturing people’s attention. People in Eugene are proud

of Hayward Field and it is evident by how quickly people in the city come together to celebrate the strong tradition Hayward has. Noon was pleased that Eugene wasn’t completely focused on football despite the University’s recent success. “You have universities that focus on their football programs, which we do for sure, but I think it is so unique that Hayward Field is the monument to track,” Noon said. “It’s so strange, it’s so unique to the UO, which I think resonates with people who aren’t from here.” icampbell @ dailyemerald . com

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Local vegan ice cream business a big hit at Olympic Trials nicole ginely-hidinger freelance reporter

As the front gates open and the crowd floods in, free ice cream samples fly off the tray in front of the Coconut Bliss Tent. Luna and Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Ice Cream is a company that originated in Eugene. The tent is a way to spread the word about the product and on top of giving out free

samples they are also giving out dollar-off coupons.

essarily buy natural foods,” Lavine said.

“A lot of people are here from out of town, or even out of the country. It’s a lot of new exposure for our product,” said Michael Lavine, a member of the sales department for Coconut Bliss.

The employees at the tent want to change this by sparking the curiosity of people walking by and getting them to taste a sample and hopefully buy a scoop, ice cream bar or ice cream sandwich.

It is the number-one selling nondairy ice cream in the country; however, many people don’t realize there are vegan ice cream options.

“Who doesn’t want to try free ice cream? It’s free of dairy, soy and gluten,” Jennifer Brady said after trying a sample.

“Most of our customer base is in the natural foods world. I think there might be a lot of people here who don’t nec-

Abby Hamaker and Emma Brady thought it tasted like most other ice creams. “People seem incredibly surprised that our product is

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The stream of people continued to come, keeping Lavine and employee Chris Garrison busy handing out flyers and samples. Marie Roehich stood behind the counter scooping one of the eight flavors of ice cream into

compostable bowls upon order. “There’s people who are super excited we’re here and know who we are and there’s other people who have never heard of us,” Roehich says. Dana May from Portland has tried the ice cream several times before and made it one of her first stops upon entering the festival. “It’s warm and I wanted a snack that is good for me,” May said. People started to get more and more interested in the ice cream stand as the sun came out.

“You can ask all of our fans to pray for sunshine for us for the rest of the trials.” CHRIS GARRISON EmPloyee Around 1 p.m., a line trailed back from the counter. “You can ask all of our fans to pray for sunshine for us for the rest of the trials,” Garrison said. news @ dailyemerald . com

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Bringing the taste of London near Hayward Field A nod to this year’s Olympic host, London Pub sets up shop at Trials rockne andrew roll photographer

While athletes may have to compete with the best of the best to earn a trip to London, attendees at the 2012 Olympic Trials only have to walk from the stands at Hayward Field to the London Pub across the street. With a double-decker bus parked out front, a red, British phone booth near its entrance and posters from various parts of England adorning the walls, the London Pub is designed to bring a little taste of the Olympics’ host city to the Trials. “This is the first year for something like this,” Shannon Byers said, who works for J & M Catering, which is providing the food and beverages offered in the pub. “They love the concept in here,” she said of those came in. They’ve also loved the food. While there were a number of concessions stands in 2008, she said, there wasn’t any sort of restaurant-style establishment. The comfortable, covered seating area proved popular Friday afternoon as the rain drove spectators to cover. There is

rockne andrew roll PHOTOGRAPHER Authentic London telephone booth on display at the Trials-hosted London Pub. The pub is serving pints of beer, fish and chips and other traditional London food to celebrate the location of this summer’s Olympics.

an outdoor patio for when the weather improves. “We tried to find a place out of the rain,” Ben Temple said. “Just like I had in London last time I was there,” Jim Hen-

drickson said as he enjoyed a plate. The menu also features Angus beef hamburgers, traditional bangers and m a s h wi t h ca ra m el i z ed

onions and mustard gravy as well as an English-inspired club sandwich. In this pub, however, expected English beers have been replaced with local offerings

from Bend’s Deschutes Brewery, wine from Duck Pond as well as selection of spirits. Byers is planning on serving quite a bit of beer, wine, fish and other offerings during the

Trials. She has 16 employees who will be working “all the time” to keep the crowds fed. “We plan on serving thousands of people,” she said. rroll @ dailyemerald . com

BUSINESS

Dwayne ‘Peanut’ Harms gets the Trials party started Track enthusiast gathers track world for fun at Eugene’s Wild Duck Cafe Dash Paulson news reporter

Every night — when the pulsepounding Trials finish for the day — fans, coaches, athletes, agents, college kids and Olympians past and future leave Hayward Field and make their way to talk, drink and party at the Wild Duck Cafe. The Wild Duck is packed every night during the Trials. Wild Duck bartender Nick Sams said the Trials have been incredible. “It’s been amazing,” Sams said. “Everyone is in a fantastic mood and we’re just slamming out drinks and food.” According to Sams, the local beers have been a big hit. “Ninkasi and Oakshire helped put all this together,” Sams said. “We’ve gotten a lot of Californians who have had their minds blown by the local beers and microbrews.” Steve Keith is the head coach for track and field and cross country at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. He knows why this bar has become party central for track and field at the trials. “It’s all about Peanut,” Keith said. Dwayne “Peanut” Harms is the man behind this evening gathering of track and field. Harms is currently employed by VS Athletics and is a longtime member of the famed Aggies Running Club in Northern California. The group’s motto is, “The faster we run, the sooner the fun.” Calling himself an “unofficial

tommy pittenger PHOTOGRAPHER The Wild Duck Cafe is a common destination for spectators to wind down after watching the Olympic Trials. Thanks to “Unofficial Ambassador of Fun” Dwayne Harms, the cafe has been packed every night since the trials started.

ambassador of fun,” Harms has been the central force in organizing these track and field get-togethers since 1988, by his own reckoning. Keith said that during huge events like the Olympic Trials, what he calls “the center of my professional universe,” it’s important to have a central location where everyone involved in the sport can come together and talk. For that to happen, someone

needs to organize it. The process organizing the social hub for the 2012 trials began in 2008, when Harms ran into his longtime friend Tom Jordan, who organizes the annual Prefontaine Classic. “I ran into (Jordan) in the Portland Airport on my way to Eugene in 2008 to find a spot (for the Olympic trials),” Harms said. “He said, ‘I know this guy who thinks like you, owns a bar by the

stadium, and seriously likes to have fun. Here’s his number!’” That guy was Bob Jensen, current owner of the Wild Duck Cafe. “We hit it off right away,” Jensen said. “I’ve run the Eugene Celebration for years and I’ve got experience running these kind of big events.” Almost immediately, Jensen and Harms began plotting the biggest event in track and field for the 2008 trials.

“I went to work looking for partners who understood what we wanted to do,” Harms said. “Which is have a free, fun, open place where coaches, athletes and fans could go when in town for the Trials. This is exactly the formula we have had since Indianapolis in 1988.” This year, Harms believes the Wild Duck will allow people of every description in the Trials to

come together, connect and socialize. He’s happy to have helped make it happen. “The Olympic Trials is like one big class reunion, but people aren’t afraid to come because they are getting old!” Harms said. “Both Bob and I, and a lot of people — I would believe — like to see people connecting and having a good time.” dpaulson @ dailyemerald . com

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1 tess freeman photographer Sanya Richards-Ross set U.S. Olympic Trials and Hayward Field records with her 49.28-second run of the women’s 400 meters Sunday, punching her ticket for London. 2 jeff matarrese photo editor Nike athlete LaShawn Merritt finishes in first place for the men’s 400-meter dash. With a time of 44.12, Merritt will be leading the team in London. 3 rockne andrew roll photographer Marquise Goodwin of Texas hits the sand in the men’s long jump final on Sunday, June 24 at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Goodwin won the event with a jump of 8.33 meters. 4 eugene johnson photographer Justin Gatlin leads the pack at the end of the men’s 100-meter final at Hayward Field Sunday. Gatlin will be joined in the Games by Tyson Gay and Ryan Bailey 5 tess freeman photographer A competitor dusts off the shotput ball during a hotly contested final on Sunday.

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