Jeff Merrill: Portland Track

About this episode

Cooper Knowlton interviews Jeff Merrill about the evolution of track and field and the importance of storytelling in the sport.

In this episode, Cooper Knowlton sits down with Jeff Merrill, president of Portland Track, to talk about the evolution of track and field and the role storytelling plays in growing the sport. They dig into the unique appeal of athletes like Josh Kerr, the importance of community engagement, and what it takes to make events sustainable. Jeff also shares lessons from his time with the Brooks Beasts and his experiences at the World Championships, underscoring the value of creating memorable moments for both athletes and fans. The conversation closes on a hopeful note, pointing to the opportunities ahead for track and field to grow and deepen its community connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Cooper Knowlton

Guest: Jeff Merrill

Topics covered

• track and field
• storytelling
• community engagement
• sustainable events
• athlete appeal

Keywords

• track and field
• storytelling
• community
• sustainability
• athletes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Portland Track, Brooks Beasts

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