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PHOTOS - 2011
Album courtesy of David Serrano, member of SF Track & Field Club and SF FrontRunners
Album courtesy of Chuck Martin
Album courtesy of Alex Agbay
PHOTOS - 2009
Album courtesy of David Serrano, member of SF Track & Field Club and SF FrontRunners
Album courtesy of Outsports photographer Chuck Martin
Album courtesy of Bob Callori
Album courtesy of Barney White
PHOTOS - 2008
Album courtesy of David Serrano, member of SF Track & Field Club and SF FrontRunners
Album courtesy of Outsports photographer Chuck Martin
Album courtesy of Bob Callori
PHOTOS - 2007
Photos courtesy of writer and photographer Jim Provenzano
Album courtesy of Ramon Burgos-Ruiz
Album courtesy of Outsports photographer Chuck Martin
Albums courtesy of Bob Callori and David Serrano |
Published Articles
See what others have to say about the Pride Track & Field Meet! Click "Full article" below to see coverage of the inaugural meet in 2007.
Inaugural Pride Track and Field Meet by Damin Esper at Realjock.com
Athletes of all levels came from across the country to San Francisco State University on July 7, 2007 to compete in the inaugural Pride Track and Field Meet, the first gay and lesbian track and field meet of its kind. Over 120 competitors ran, jump, and threw their way through a day packed with events ranging from the 100-meter dash and 400-meter relay to the pole vault and long jump. Full Article
Article by Roger Brigham at the Bay Area Reporter (BAR)
Trent Hagler of Dallas competed in the hammer throw, the high jump, the javelin, the 100- and 200-meter sprints, the 4x100 and 4x200 relays, and in the fun run. This wasn't about world records, although one was shattered. This wasn't about personal bests, although many were achieved. This was about just doing it. Saturday, it was done with ... Full Article
Record Set at Pride Track Meet by Chuck Martin at Outsports.com
Was is just fog and low clouds that swirled over San Francisco State's Cox stadium on Saturday morning or was it the ghosts of gay athletes past? Was it just drizzle that moistened the lush green infield and the springy red track surface or tears of joy from lost luminaries such as Olympic decathlete and Gay Games founder Dr. Tom Waddell? Full Article
Videos
Courtesy of Don Frazell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldqrjBgGofo (medal ceremonies)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XveQBKcqZeE (5000 meters)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmHR2JoZ9Bw (hammer throw)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BePHINTpFA (discus throw)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3WHPigqszg (hurdles)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL9r3WxAWC0 (4x100)
Quotes
"I went to the meet thinking that it would be more of an all-comers type meet. I was totally surprised by the level of competition, quality of marks, supportive and knowledgeable fans. I didn't fully understand the word Pride until this meet. I was proud to be on the award stand. My wife got a big kick out of it. Keep up the great work and great track meet." - Adarian Barr, athlete
"I just wanted to thank you for all your support. I had such an awesome day volunteering. Everyone was so kind and friendly, and the meet was very well run. I was impressed with how well everyone worked together. Now, I just have this unfulfilled desire to compete and I’m thinking: When is the next one?" - Felicia Ferlin, volunteer
"It was great to see so many people involved in their sport of choice. The encouragement and camaraderie was worth the visit. Thanks to all of them, and to the volunteers." - Ramón Burgos-Ruíz, spectator
"I just wanted to write and send a personal congratulations on the incredible job you did with the track and field meet last Saturday. [] I walked over to Cox Stadium to watch and saw some great events. Based on what I saw, this event has a fantastic future to become the LGBT Track and Field World Championships [] The quality of the competition was really first rate, your volunteers enthusiastic and the competitors really appeared to enjoy themselves despite the foggy and cloudy weather." Charles King, spectator
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