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Bookmark or Share- Famous Coaches | Leadership and Legacy - University of OregonCoaches Bill Hayward, Bill Bowerman, Bill Dellinger and Tom Heinonen played significant roles in shaping Oregon’s track and field dynasty. These Oregon leaders were instrumental in guiding all track and field athletes, from Olympians to recreational participants. They broke down barriers, challenged unfair regulations, and worked to improve ...
- The Track and Field Legacy - University of OregonRunning and track and field demonstrate the persevering attitude that drives the University of Oregon into the 21st Century. Legendary teacher and coach Bill Bowerman undoubtedly spearheaded efforts that heralded Eugene as “Tracktown U.S.A.”. But the foundation for track and field excellence developed years before Bowerman stepped onto the ...
- Bill Bowerman | Leadership and Legacy - University of OregonBill Bowerman strived to test the boundaries, once saying, “If there are limits to what we can do, I don’t know what they are.” From designing new running shoes to petitioning the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) to improve athlete services, Bowerman forged ahead. An Oregonian through and through, Bowerman was born in Portland.
- Legendary Athletes | Leadership and Legacy - University of OregonUniversity of Oregon mid-century legends include Bill Dellinger, Dyrol Burleson’s miracle mile and Mac Wilkins who qualified for the Olympics three times. Leaders of the Long Distance Decades. Get the fully story on running legends including Steve Prefontaine, Kenny Moore and Alberto Salazar. Wonder Women. Wonder women including Lynn Wibigler ...
- Tom Heinonen | Leadership and Legacy - University of OregonAdvocate for Equality. Heinonen played an influential role in the development of women’s athletics at Oregon during his 28-year tenure. To date, he has been the University’s only full-time women’s track and field and cross country coach. An All-American at the University of Minnesota, Heinonen joined the Oregon coaching staff in 1975.
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