Freeport High School’s new track and field complex was over 15 years in the making, so it’s only fitting that it’s named after local hero Joan Benoit Samuelson, gold-medalist in the first-ever Olympic Women’s Marathon. Just like Benoit Samuelson, who is still running and inspiring others decades later, this new facility, with its high-performance track and AstroTurf NRG field system, will be a celebrated addition to the community for years to come.
With an eight-lane, competition-legal running track and large field suitable for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and football, the Joan Benoit Samuelson Track & Field isn’t just a much-needed addition to Freeport’s competitive athletics, it’s a centerpiece of a new community wellness program. That’s all going to add up to many years of intense and varied use, but with its resilient track surface and NRG turf field surface, both featuring Nike Grind infill, this facility is up to the challenge.
