Track and field was the original Olympic event in ancient Greece, the first to have a NCAA national championship competition and even the one that inspired the establishment of Blue Ribbon Sports — now known as Nike. With all its history, track and field remains a one-of-a-kind staple in the…
Pole vaulter Kyle Brown recalls the time he gave the 1,600-meter run a try. “I was in middle school,” said the La Costa Canyon High senior. “After three laps, I walked off the track. I knew that wasn’t for me — that I’d never do that again.” One of the…