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May 17–18, 2026 · Hayward Field · Eugene, OR

Ten Events.One Champion.

Two days. Ten disciplines. The arena where collegiate qualifiers, masters athletes, and the next generation of all-rounders chase personal bests under stadium lights.

10
Disciplines
2
Days of Competition
96
Athlete Spots
7000+
Pts to Medal
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Two Days · Ten Disciplines

The Ten Events

Scored on the IAAF points table — every metre, every second, every clearance converts to points. The athlete with the most points after all ten wins.

World Record — 9,126 Points
Kevin Mayer (FRA) · Talence, September 16, 2018
Previous WR
Ashton Eaton (USA) — 9,045 pts · 2015
Day 1 · May 17
5 Events · 08:00–19:00
Event 1
100m
track
9.58
WR (seconds)
Bolt, 2009
Event 2
Long Jump
field
8.95m
WR distance
Powell, 2009
Event 3
Shot Put
field
23.37m
WR throw
Event 4
High Jump
field
2.45m
WR clearance
Event 5
400m
track
43.03
WR (seconds)
Day 2 · May 18
5 Events · 09:00–21:00
Event 6
110m Hurdles
track
12.80
WR (seconds)
Event 7
Discus
field
74.08m
WR throw
Event 8
Pole Vault
field
6.21m
WR clearance
Event 9
Javelin
field
98.48m
WR throw
Event 10
1500m
track
3:26.00
WR (min:sec)
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Who Competes

Built for Every
All-Rounder

Whether you're chasing a national qualifier, returning to the oval, or scouting the next champion — there's a lane with your name on it.

Collegiate male athlete in track uniform preparing at starting blocks on a red all-weather track
7,500+
Avg qualifying score
NCAA · NAIA · JUCO

Collegiate Multi-Eventers

Student-athletes chasing national qualifier standards. Top 24 declared athletes by national descending-order list earn direct NCAA Championship entry. 2026 NCAA Outdoors: Hayward Field, June 10–13.

  • Active collegiate enrollment required
  • Minimum 7,000 pts for official ranking
  • USATF membership current
  • Coach submission by April 15
Masters male athlete mid-sprint on track with stadium in background, determined expression
M35–M70+
Age group brackets
Age 35+ · Five-Year Age Groups

Masters Athletes

Returning to the oval after decades — or never having left. Masters categories run in five-year age groups (M35, M40, M45, M50+) with age-graded scoring under World Masters Athletics standards.

  • Age 35+ on competition day
  • Age-graded performance scoring
  • USATF masters membership
  • Medical clearance recommended
Athletic coach with clipboard observing athletes training on track from infield position
40
Infield credential spots
Credentialed Access · Infield Passes

Coaches & Scouts

Club coaches scouting heptathlon-to-decathlon crossover talent. Dedicated infield credential zones, athlete performance data feeds, and post-competition debrief sessions with meet directors.

  • USATF Level 1 certification minimum
  • Club or institution affiliation
  • Infield credential application
  • Limited to 40 credentialed coaches
Competition Format

Points. Performance.
Podium.

Every performance converts to IAAF points. The athlete with the highest cumulative score after all ten events claims the title of World's Greatest Athlete.

Rank
Athlete
Total
🥇
Marcus Delaney
Oregon Ducks
9,102▲
🥈
Tyler Vasquez
Texas Longhorns
9,060▲
🥉
Brendan O'Sullivan
Unattached
8,800—
4
James Okonkwo
LSU Tigers
8,740▲
5
Daniel Park
Cal Bears
8,620▼
6
Robert Marchetti
Unattached
8,250▲
Illustrative sample data · Live scores published on competition day

DNF Rule

Failure to start or attempt any of the 10 disciplines results in DNF — no score, no rank.

Round of Honour

All finishers — not just medalists — complete the traditional lap of honour together.

World's Greatest Athlete

The title awarded to the decathlon champion — a tradition since Jim Thorpe at Stockholm 1912.

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Venue & Schedule

Hayward Field
Eugene, Oregon

Home of the U.S. Olympic Trials and Diamond League. Named after Bill Hayward, who led Oregon Track & Field from 1904 to 1947. The most storied track in America.

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Hayward Field

1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

12,650
Capacity
D1
NCAA Tier
2026
Season
Day 1 · May 17, 202608:00 – 19:30
08:00100m Heats
track
10:30Long Jump
field
12:00Shot Put
field
14:00High Jump
field
17:30400m
track
Day 2 · May 18, 202609:00 – 21:00
09:00110m Hurdles
track
11:00Discus
field
13:30Pole Vault
field
16:00Javelin
field
19:301500m Final
track
Spectator Tickets
General admission · Both days · Family packages available
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Final Registration Window

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Final registration closes April 30 · Limited to 96 competitors

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