Off The Track

Behind the Scenes at the US Olympic Track & Field Trials

This year’s Olympic Track and Field Trials had over 20 photographers positioned inches apart from one another at the finish line. Many had the same camera. And similar types of lenses. Not to mention almost identical viewing angles. The end result? Most of the shots you’ve seen already!

I wanted to tell a different story from the Trials. What happens off the track, when lights are off and the fans aren’t watching? Off The Track is my attempt at showcasing those important, oft unseen moments.

Over the course of 10 days in Eugene, I reached out to various athletes via Twitter and Instagram, and straight-up asked them: “Do you want to be a part of this project I feel should exist?” As you might imagine, I heard a lot of crickets — but I also got a surprising number of responses from those who were willing to let me document one of the most important weeks of their lives.

What follows is an exclusive look at what happens when the cameras aren’t typically rolling.