USATF Foundation Announces 2025 Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant Award Winners

PITTSBURGH, PA — In its 20^th year of awarding Olympic hopeful track & field athletes financial assistance, the USA Track & Field Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 class of Stephen A. Schwarzman grant award winners. This year marks a significant milestone for the program, as grant amounts have increased, providing athletes with more resources than ever to pursue their Olympic and World Championship aspirations. These elite athletes have been recognized for their commitment, hard work and potential to represent Team USA on the world’s biggest stage. The Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant represents the highest honor of support offered by the Foundation, providing an unparalleled level of assistance to Team USA as they head to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

In this class, 65 athletes will receive $40,000 Stephen A. Schwarzman Grants, with an additional 35 athletes receiving $30,000 Stephen A. Schwarzman grants. In total, these 100 exceptional individuals will receive $3.65 million in support. These grants provide financial resources to help cover expenses such as training, travel, recovery, medical, living expenses and other vital needs of these professional athletes.

“I’m honored to support these athletes in Tokyo and on the road to Los Angeles,” said Schwarzman. “Their sacrifice and determination to represent our country on the world stage is inspiring and deserves our utmost respect.”

Since the program’s inception in 2013, Stephen A. Schwarzman’s generosity has impacted a multitude of Team USA’s most accomplished athletes, many of whom have gone on to earn Olympic and World Championship medals and now hold American and World records. The 2025 grantees represent a diverse range of events across track, field, and road racing disciplines, unified by their commitment to excellence and their drive to represent the United States.

“I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude for receiving the Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant. This generous support enables us to further our mission on and off the track, while empowering us to make a meaningful impact in our community. This means the world and I would like to thank you Mr. Schwarzman and the team for making this possible!” said Stephen A. Schwarzman Grantee and Olympic Gold medalist Masai Russell.

All USATF Foundation grants are selected from a pool of qualified applicants.  Elite athletes are required to apply each year and are encouraged to complete the process in May or June.  The Stephen A. Schwarzman Grants are decided upon by the USATF Foundation Elite Grant Committee and criteria is based primarily on athlete’s potential to medal at the next Olympic Games or World Championships.  Consideration is also given to monetary need.

The following 65 athletes will receive Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant awards in the amount of $40,000 each:

Valarie Allman – Discus

Brooke Anderson – Hammer Throw

Josh Awotunde – Shot Put

Christopher Bailey – 400m

Anavia Battle – 200m

Heath Baldwin – Decathlon

Kenny Bednarek – 100m and 200m

Donovan Brazier – 800m

Brittany Brown – 200m

Taliyah Brooks – Heptathlon

Claire Bryant – Long Jump

Quanesha Burks – Long Jump

Anna Cockrell – 400m Hurdles

Elise Cranny – 5000m

Ryan Crouser – Shot Put

Vashti Cunningham – High Jump

Maggie Ewen – Shot Put

Grant Fisher – 5k and 10k

Kyle Garland – Decathlon

Robert Gregory – 200m

Isaac Grimes – Long Jump

Anna Hall – Heptathlon

Lexy Halladay-Lowry – Steeplechase

JuVaughn Harrison – High Jump

Nikki Hiltz – 1500m

Cole Hocker – 1500m

Grant Holloway – 110m Hurdles

Bryce Hoppel – 800m

Chase Jackson – Shot Put

Reggie Jagers – Discus

Alaysha Johnson – 100m Hurdles

Sinclaire Johnson – 1500m

Jasmine Jones – 400m Hurdles

Sam Kendricks – Pole Vault

Jonah Koech – 1500m

Courtney Lindsey – 100m

Cooper Lutkenhaus – 800m

Salif Mane – Triple Jump

Sam Mattis – Discus

Shelby McEwen – High Jump

Austin Miller – Pole Vault

Jasmine Moore – Triple Jump

Katie Moon – Pole Vault

Sandi Morris – Pole Vault

Dalilah Muhammad – 400m Hurdles

Payton Otterdahl – Shot Put

Jacory Patterson – 400m

Tripp Piperi – Shot Put

Deanna Price – Hammer Throw

Sha’Carri Richardson – 100m

Rachel Richeson – Hammer Throw

Russell Robinson – Triple Jump

Kenneth Rooks – Steeplechase

Masai Russell – 100m Hurdles

Grace Stark – 100m Hurdles

Ethan Strand – 1500m

Laulauga Tausaga-Collins – Discus

Twanisha Terry – 100m

Curtis Thompson – Javelin

Cordell Tinch – 110m Hurdles

Isabella Whittaker – 400m

Kayla White – 100m

Tyus Wilson – High Jump

Rudy Winkler – Hammer Throw

Nico Young – 10k

The following 35 athletes will receive Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant awards in the amount of $30,000 each:

Jordan Anthony – 100m

Michelle Atherley – Heptathlon

Sanaa Barnes – High Jump

Dylan Beard – 110m Hurdles

Will Claye – Long Jump

Caleb Dean – 400m Hurdles

Rosey Effiong – 400m

Shelby Frank – Discus

Daniel Haugh – Hammer Throw

Meghan Hunter – 800m

Sage Hurta-Klecker – 800m

Gabi Jacobs – Discus

Janee Kassanavoid – Hammer

Trey Knight – Hammer Throw

Joe Kovacs – Shotput

Mya Lesnar – Shotput

Matt Ludwig – Pole Vault

Conner Mantz – Marathon

Emily Mackay – 1500m

Jenoah McKiver – 400m

Khaleb McRae – 400m

Daniel Michalski – Steeplechase

Marc Anthony Minichello – Javelin

Kaylee Mitchell – Steeplechase

Samirah Moody – 100m

Josette Norris-Andrews –5k

Vernon Norwood – 400m

Jessica Ramsey – Shotput

Chris Robinson – 400m Hurdles

Taylor Roe – 10k

Jaida Ross – Shotput

Harrison Williams – Decathlon

William Williams – Long Jump

Madison Wiltrout – Javelin

Parker Wolfe – 5k

PLEASE NOTE: Additional USATF Foundation Elite Athlete Grant awards will be announced tomorrow.