The Men's 1,500 Meters final closed out the 2008 Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon yesterday. And for the winner of that event, Bernard Lagat, and a select group of others who succeed at Hayward Field, the next stop is Beijing.

As an Oregon alumni, the past 10 days of T&F Olympic coverage have been a pleasure to watch. Though I wasn't personally in Eugene for the historic event, a number of my friends and fellow Oregon graduates were--and they did their best to give me the daily, sometimes-hourly updates I pestered them for.

Though I clearly have a biased opinion, I heard nothing but good things about the T&F trials. Good weather, committed fans and a plethora of outstanding races and scores.

And we can't forget about the Swimming Olympic Trials that just ended in Omaha Nebraska.

41-year-old Dara Torres enjoyed her share of the limelight securing a spot on her fifth Olympic team and setting a new American record in the 50 freestyle. And Michael Phelps, what more can I say? He's simply an outstanding athlete who continues to dominate the sport of swimming.

Onward to Beijing.

Go Ducks