Track and Field Blog

It could be said the On Track story began when entrepreneurial inspiration struck Ron Morris, the American pole vaulter who took home a silver medal from the 1960 Rome Olympic Games. Recognized as the only world–class athlete to successfully convert from steel to fiberglass poles, Ron found h … read more

In Dedication... Jim Bush at the 2011 Jim Bush Southern California USATF Championships at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California Coach Jim Bush—the man who personified UCLA track and field for two decades—is the very worthy subject of our annual spotlight dedication for this, our 40 … read more

In Dedication… Some recognized him as that Eastern European gentleman who operated the little athletic shoe store in Burbank. Others assumed he was some sort of guru who supervised dawn training sessions for crazy people obsessed with running. Still others called him “Coach.” They were all corr … read more

Click below to watch the video for Simi Valley Invitational 2021 on Saturday April 10: … read more

Squint your eyes — disregard the 2016 USA Olympic Team uniform — and you would swear this year’s featured OnTrack cover athlete had stepped right off a 1956 sports page and onto the runway at Azusa Pacific University for our photo session.Javelin thrower Cyrus Hostetler’s tight, blond crew cut, firm … read more

2018 On Track Catalog Cover for On Track & Field, Inc. Born: February 18, 1989 Resides: Chula Vista, California PB, Discus: 212' 7"/ 64.80m (2015) PB, Shot (Indoor): 57' 9-1/2"/ 17.62m Olympian: Rio de Janeiro, 2016 “She hated the discus!” They chuckle in remembrance. So, what happened? … read more

(Note: This spotlight was written in December of 2019, prior to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games.) Dear Friend of On Track, Grandpa Ron and Fisher Morris take a break for track and field "story time" in the OnTrack Museum Room. As we enter yet another Olympic year, I cannot help … read more

More often than not, track and field athletes are viewed by the general public as focused individualists, relentlessly striving to improve their personal performances, pushing their own boundaries for the distinction of standing alone on the podium’s summit. But track and field is a team sport, a … read more

Last year saw the passing of two members of our extended OnTrack family. We take this opportunity to share their lives with you, our readers, as a way to honor them for the contributions they made to our world of track and field, their communities, and in particular, the pole vault.Don Bragg … read more

Born: January 31, 1991 Height: 6' 5" Hometown: Canoga Park, California Resides: Culver City, California PB, Hammer: 78.14m / 256'4" (Note: This spotlight was written in December of 2019, prior to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games.) It’s been more than a decade, and here we a … read more