Beynon Sports Surfaces was selected to build the running track at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, where the 2008 Olympic track and field trials were held. The contract was awarded through a comprehensive evaluation and selection process, with Beynon winning out over both national and international surfacing companies. Beynon’s BSS 2000 track and field surface was manufactured and installed in the late summer of 2007 and consisted of approximately 9,000 square yards of surfacing.
"Winning the bid to build a track at such a prestigious venue as the University of Oregon offers Beynon Sports Surfaces a tremendous opportunity to showcase our commitment to providing environmentally conscious sports surfaces that perform at the highest level possible," says Drew Beynon. "The 2008 Olympic track and field trials saw the world’s greatest athletes performing on our surface at one of the country’s leading track and field facilities."
The BSS 2000 at Hayward Field is designed to be the fastest running track surface in the world, with maximum return of energy and superior shock absorption owing to a bio-engineered force-reduction layer of butyl rubber and full-depth color polyurethane, which allows for daily training without stress injuries. The running track is finished with a custom-made surface consisting of embedded EPDM granules to create advanced traction.
Hayward Field has hosted three Olympic trials and a variety of NCAA, national, and Masters championships, and it is slated to host the 2010 NCAA Outdoor Championships and the annual Nike Prefontaine Classic in addition to the 2008 Olympic trials.
