{"comments":{"912734":{"pb_id":"98","pb_type":"members","likes":"0","parent_id":"0","pid":"912734","comment_id":"912734","member_id":"98","comment":"Saweeet!","date_added":"Nov 15th 2013, 6:40pm","nest":0,"liked":false,"member":[],"can_delete":false,"item_id":196030,"item_type":"news","pb_image":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-98.jpg","pb_title":"Matt Barnhart","pb_url":"profile.php?member_id=98","pb_url_dns":"https:\/\/Matt-Barnhart.runnerspace.com\/","pb_wally_id":"184"},"912629":{"pb_id":"4","pb_type":"members","likes":"0","parent_id":"0","pid":"912629","comment_id":"912629","member_id":"4","comment":"And fact sheet that Curtis Anderson put together.
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\n2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships
\nIn March of 2016, the world\u0092s greatest track and field athletes will gather at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland to compete in the 16th IAAF World Indoor Championships, the first time this biennial event has been contested on U.S. soil since the inaugural meeting in 1987.
\nQuick facts about the World Indoor Championships:
\n\u0095 The three-day meet will be held in the Oregon Convention Center.A new 200-meter IAAF-certified track will be built and repurposed afterwards as a legacy of the event. As configured in the bid, the OCC will easily accommodate more than 8,000 spectators with plenty of additional space for a \u0093fan festival\u0094 and other amenities.
\n\u0095 Event will feature more than 600 athletes representing up to 212 nations worldwide.
\n\u0095 Athletes will compete in 13 men\u0092s and women\u0092s events.Track events: 60, 400, 800, 1,500, 3,000, 4x400 relay, 60 hurdles. Field events: high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put. Multis: men\u0092s heptathlon, women\u0092s pentathlon. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event.
\n\u0095 At the 2012 meet in Istanbul,Turkey,Team USA won a record 10 gold medals, adding five silver and three bronze.World indoor champions Ashton Eaton, Sanya Richards-Ross, Brittney Reese and Aries Merritt went on to win gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
\n\u0095 The event will be broadcast to a national and international audience. It is anticipated that the championships will be seen by an estimated 140 million viewers worldwide.
\n\u0095 TrackTown USA will be the local organizing committee for the event. USA Track & Field is the member federation.
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\nPrevious hosts of the IAAF World Indoor Championships:
\nSopot (2014), Istanbul (2012), Doha (2010),Valencia (2008), Moscow (2006), Budapest (2004, 1989),
\nBirmingham (2003), Lisbon (2001), Paris (1997), Barcelona (1995),Toronto (1993), Seville (1991), Indianapolis (1987)","date_added":"Nov 15th 2013, 4:46pm","nest":0,"liked":false,"member":{"wally_id":"31","email_settings":"127","email":"ross@teamxo.com","address":"ross","gender":"m","member_id":"4","member_name":"ross","avatar_location":"av-4.jpg","avatar_type":"upload","avatar":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-4.jpg"},"can_delete":false,"item_id":196030,"item_type":"news","pb_image":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-4.jpg","pb_title":"ross","pb_url":"profile.php?member_id=4","pb_url_dns":"https:\/\/ross.runnerspace.com\/","pb_wally_id":"31"},"912628":{"pb_id":"4","pb_type":"members","likes":"0","parent_id":"0","pid":"912628","comment_id":"912628","member_id":"4","comment":"Release from TrackTown USA
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\nWorld Indoor Championships to return to U.S. in 2016
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\nMONTE CARLO, Monaco – Portland, Oregon, will host the 2016 World Indoor Track & Field Championships after the IAAF Council on Friday voted to bring the meet back to the U.S. for the first time since 1987.
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\nUSATF President Stephanie Hightower, USATF CEO Max Siegel, and TrackTown USA President Vin Lananna presented the joint Portland bid to the IAAF Council on Friday morning in Monaco. Birmingham, England, also bid for the event.
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\nThe 2016 World Indoor Championships will mark the first time a World Athletics Series (WAS) event has been held in the United States since the World Cross Country Championships in 1992.
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\n“We thank the IAAF Council and President Diack for entrusting us with the 2016 World Indoor Championships,” Siegel said. “We are honored and proud to be given the opportunity to again host the world’s national track & field teams on U.S. soil. USATF and TrackTown have the vision and execution that will make the meet a truly world-class experience.”
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\nWith Portland winning the 2016 bid, the IAAF awarded Birmingham the 2018 World Indoor Championships. USATF held its 2012 Olympic training camp in Birmingham and enjoys a positive relationship with the city.
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\n“This is a win, win situation for athletics,” Hightower said. “It allows us to showcase the sport in the States and leaves the UK with a consistent series of high profile athletics events in the coming years. This decision adds momentum and an exciting frame work to international athletics allowing us to create a logical narrative which shows the world where we are going as a sport.”
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\nThe U.S. bid was based on contributing to the growth of sport globally and domestically into new markets for fans, athlete and the general public.
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\n“We plan to leave a lasting legacy of new facilities, a renewed passion, and a new model to present indoor track and field,” Lananna said. “We will work tirelessly to create the most awe-inspiring event ever held in the U.S. for the athletes, fans, officials, media, partners and the entire IAAF family. We want to demonstrate our commitment with action.”
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\nThe three-day meet will be held in March, 2016, at Portland’s Oregon Convention Center (OCC). As configured for World Indoors, the facility will easily accommodate more than 8,000 spectators. A new 200-meter IAAF-certified track will be built and then repurposed as a legacy of the event.
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\nAs a local organizing committee, TrackTown USA, has a track record of robust fan-engagement spaces. The OCC configuration for the meet includes creating a fan festival inside the facility and will put thousands of passionate and knowledgeable fans on top of the action.
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\nTrackTown USA has hosted the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Trials, which reach record attendance levels. The group also serves as local organizing committee for the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, to be contested this July in Eugene, Ore., and the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
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\nCurtis Anderson | TrackTown USA
\nDirector of Communications
\nw 541-343-6129
\nc 541-600-0145
\nCurtis@gotracktownusa.com","date_added":"Nov 15th 2013, 4:44pm","nest":0,"liked":false,"member":{"wally_id":"31","email_settings":"127","email":"ross@teamxo.com","address":"ross","gender":"m","member_id":"4","member_name":"ross","avatar_location":"av-4.jpg","avatar_type":"upload","avatar":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-4.jpg"},"can_delete":false,"item_id":196030,"item_type":"news","pb_image":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-4.jpg","pb_title":"ross","pb_url":"profile.php?member_id=4","pb_url_dns":"https:\/\/ross.runnerspace.com\/","pb_wally_id":"31"},"912619":{"pb_id":"4","pb_type":"members","likes":"0","parent_id":"0","pid":"912619","comment_id":"912619","member_id":"4","comment":"Congrats P-Town!","date_added":"Nov 15th 2013, 4:23pm","nest":0,"liked":false,"member":{"wally_id":"31","email_settings":"127","email":"ross@teamxo.com","address":"ross","gender":"m","member_id":"4","member_name":"ross","avatar_location":"av-4.jpg","avatar_type":"upload","avatar":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-4.jpg"},"can_delete":false,"item_id":196030,"item_type":"news","pb_image":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-4.jpg","pb_title":"ross","pb_url":"profile.php?member_id=4","pb_url_dns":"https:\/\/ross.runnerspace.com\/","pb_wally_id":"31"},"912608":{"pb_id":"3026","pb_type":"members","likes":"0","parent_id":"0","pid":"912608","comment_id":"912608","member_id":"3026","comment":"Full USATF release on the winning Portland bid.
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\r\nWorld Indoor Championships to return to U.S. in 2016
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\r\nMONTE CARLO, Monaco \u00e2\u0080\u0093 Portland, Oregon, will host the 2016 World Indoor Track & Field Championships after the IAAF Council on Friday voted to bring the meet back to the U.S. for the first time since 1987.
\r\n
\r\nUSATF President Stephanie Hightower, USATF CEO Max Siegel, and TrackTown USA President Vin Lananna presented the joint Portland bid to the IAAF Council on Friday morning in Monaco. Birmingham, England, also bid for the event.
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\r\nThe 2016 World Indoor Championships will mark the first time a World Athletics Series (WAS) event has been held in the United States since the World Cross Country Championships in 1992.
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\r\n\u00e2\u0080\u009cWe thank the IAAF Council and President Diack for entrusting us with the 2016 World Indoor Championships,\u00e2\u0080\u009d Siegel said. \u00e2\u0080\u009cWe are honored and proud to be given the opportunity to again host the world\u00e2\u0080\u0099s national track & field teams on U.S. soil. USATF and TrackTown have the vision and execution that will make the meet a truly world-class experience.\u00e2\u0080\u009d
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\r\n\u00e2\u0080\u009cWe plan to leave a lasting legacy of new facilities, a renewed passion, and a new model to present indoor track and field,\u00e2\u0080\u009d Lananna said. \u00e2\u0080\u009cWe will work tirelessly to create the most awe-inspiring event ever held in the U.S. for the athletes, fans, officials, media, partners and the entire IAAF family. We want to demonstrate our commitment with action.\u00e2\u0080\u009d
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\r\nThe three-day meet will be held in March, 2016, at Portland\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Oregon Convention Center (OCC). As configured for World Indoors, the facility will easily accommodate more than 8,000 spectators. A new 200-meter IAAF-certified track will be built and then repurposed as a legacy of the event.
\r\n
\r\nAs a local organizing committee, TrackTown USA has a track record of robust fan-engagement spaces. The OCC configuration for the meet includes creating a fan festival inside the facility and will put thousands of passionate and knowledgeable fans on top of the action.
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\r\nTrackTown USA has hosted the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Trials, which reach record attendance levels. The group also serves as local organizing committee for the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, to be contested this July in Eugene, Ore., and the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
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\r\nJill Geer
\r\nChief Communications Officer
\r\nUSA Track & Field
\r\n317-713-4654
\r\ne-mail","date_added":"Nov 15th 2013, 4:01pm","nest":0,"liked":false,"member":{"wally_id":"35","email_settings":"7168","email":"chrisnickinson@gmail.com","address":"chrisnickinson","gender":"m","member_id":"3026","member_name":"Chris Nickinson","avatar_location":"av-3026.jpg","avatar_type":"upload","avatar":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-3026.jpg"},"can_delete":false,"item_id":196030,"item_type":"news","pb_image":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-3026.jpg","pb_title":"Chris Nickinson","pb_url":"profile.php?member_id=3026","pb_url_dns":"https:\/\/chrisnickinson.runnerspace.com\/","pb_wally_id":"35"},"912595":{"pb_id":"3026","pb_type":"members","likes":"0","parent_id":"0","pid":"912595","comment_id":"912595","member_id":"3026","comment":"Greetings from Monaco!
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\r\nIt is with great pleasure and pride that I announce our successful bid to host the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships at the Oregon Convention Center in the beautiful city of Portland.
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\r\nThe official announcement came early this morning after a vote of the IAAF Council.
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\r\nPortland is a vibrant city, steeped in the culture of running, with a community that is both passionate about sport and welcoming in spirit. It will be a perfect venue for the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships.
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\r\nWith thousands of knowledgeable and enthusiastic fans in attendance, seated in comfort right on top of the action, we believe we can ignite a spark for the sport that will be felt globally.
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\r\nPlease join us in welcoming the world to Portland in 2016!
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\r\nWarm regards,
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\r\nVin Lananna,
\r\nPresident
\r\nTrackTown USA
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\r\nFor more information visit:
\r\nwww.portland2016.com","date_added":"Nov 15th 2013, 2:31pm","nest":0,"liked":false,"member":{"wally_id":"35","email_settings":"7168","email":"chrisnickinson@gmail.com","address":"chrisnickinson","gender":"m","member_id":"3026","member_name":"Chris Nickinson","avatar_location":"av-3026.jpg","avatar_type":"upload","avatar":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-3026.jpg"},"can_delete":false,"item_id":196030,"item_type":"news","pb_image":"\/\/www.runnerspace.com\/forum\/uploads\/av-3026.jpg","pb_title":"Chris Nickinson","pb_url":"profile.php?member_id=3026","pb_url_dns":"https:\/\/chrisnickinson.runnerspace.com\/","pb_wally_id":"35"}},"last_id":"912595","url":"comments.php?item_type=news&item_id=196030&item_url=eprofile.php?event_id=39"}