eugene More state money sought as Eugene prepares to host 2021 world track champs By Tom Banse • Oct 10, 2019 Jake Willard / Oregon21 Listen Listening... / 1:15 Public funding for big-time sports tends to generate static. So, Oregon Governor Kate Brown is building her case now for additional taxpayer support for the IAAF World Track and Field Championships, which are coming to Eugene in two years.