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The talent and abilities of the world’s best athletes weren’t all that were on display during the 2024 Olympic Trials a few weeks ago. Sightline Commercial Solutions had a significant presence at the U.S. Track & Field Trials hosted at Hayward Field in Eugene, OR., and the U.S. Gymnastics Trials held at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
“It is truly an honor to have our work tied so closely to the Summer Olympics” said Brian Elliott, national projects director for Sightline Commercial Solutions. “We are proud to be a small part of these monumental events and hope spectators appreciate the unobstructed sightlines and breathtaking views made possible by our railing and staging systems.”
Hayward Field
Home to the University of Oregon’s track and field team for nearly a century, Hayward Field is considered to be among the sport’s most hallowed grounds in the U.S. The illustrious facility has hosted six Olympic Trials, offering athletes an unparalleled stage to push their limits, while also providing the ultimate fan experience.
Renovated in 2020–in time to host the Tokyo Summer Olympic Trials–the world-class stadium features a nine-lane track, comfortable seating, robust in-stadium amenities and facilities for training and sports medicine. Doubled in capacity from 10,500 to 25,000 seats, the venue still offers an intimate setting with the first row just feet from the outside lane. Fans seated in the upper and lower bowls can cheer on their favorite athletes while enjoying clear views of the field and the breathtaking surrounding scenery, courtesy of Sightline’s custom engineered railing. More than 15,000 LF of aisle, glass, cable and drink rail were featured throughout the venue, complementing the open and airy design of the structure.
Target Center
Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the Target Center also has a rich and storied history. Home to the Minnesota Timberwolves since opening in 1990, the facility is the second-oldest arena in the NBA after Madison Square Garden. The facility also hosts the four-time WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx. On June 27, the arena welcomed tens of thousands of gymnastics fans from across the country, along with more than 6,000 participants as Minneapolis turned into Gymnastics City USA for the four-day globally broadcast event.
In 2017, the Sightline team was part of a major renovation that transformed the venue into a state-of-the-art, Olympic-caliber arena. The company’s contributions included the installation of upgraded railings throughout the venue designed to enhance guest safety, aesthetics and sustainability. The project called for a variety of specialty glass choices, including bent and tightly curved glass, and 1/2” laminated glass with a PVB interlayer. To optimize viewing and the overall fan experience, the team strategically used a colored interlayer to dim the light that comes through the large windows in specific areas of the arena.
About Sightline Commercial Solutions
Based in Minneapolis, Sightline Commercial Solutions is a leading fabricator and global supplier of architectural railing, metal, glazing and portable platform solutions for the commercial, sports venue, live entertainment and performing arts industries. Since 1990, the company has specialized in providing innovative solutions for the most complex challenges. To learn more, visit sightlinecommercial.com.
