Outside Hayward: The First Day of the World Athletics Championships

Photographed for the Daily Emerald

Crowds gather at the entrance of Hayward Field on the first day of the World Athletics Championships on July 15, 2022.

Gates line the perimeter of Hayward field.

A World Athletics Championships staff member smiles as she greets people for the afternoon session.

Hundreds of people walk down Agate Street as they head into Hayward Field.

A group chats with an employee at the official merchandise trailer which sits right outside Hayward Field.

Spectators check in as Hayward Field staff prepares for the women’s shot put event.