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It's been nearly 28 years since Eugene, Oregon -dubbed "track town USA"-hosted the Olympic Track and Field Trials. Much has changed- for the sport and the city since 1980. KLCC's Angela Kellner looks at how Eugene is preparing for the 2008 trials and how the event will impact the community.
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Piece Description
Lede: It's been nearly 28 years since Eugene, Oregon -dubbed "track town USA"-hosted the Olympic Track and Field Trials. Much has changed- for the sport and the city since 1980. KLCC's Angela Kellner looks at how Eugene is preparing for the 2008 trials and how the event will impact the community.
Broadcast History
aired 11/13 on KLCC as part of a series on the upcoming Olympic Track and Field Trials on Morning Edition and the afternoon news program the "Northwest Passage."
Timing and Cues
suggested host intro in the full description section.
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