The renovated Oregon track and field suite is one of 40 finalists globally for the Shaw Contract Group "Design Is ..." Award.

The weeklong festival of running brings together two major sporting events in TrackTown USA this month – the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships (July 22-27) and the Eugene Marathon and Half Marathon (July 27).

Cheserek made a significant splash on the collegiate scene in his freshman year, sweeping the indoor 3,000 and 5,000 meters national titles and adding a 10,000 meters national title outdoors.

In total, six competitors with ties to Oregon will be competing at the World Junior Championships, July 22-27.

Cole Walsh had a career day, Saturday, leading him to a national junior title.

The top two finishers in each event will advance to the World Junior Championships, July 22-27, pending that they have also achieved a World Qualifying Standard.