Foundation News
Stay up to date with the latest news, grants, athlete stories, and announcements from the USATF Foundation.
Beyond the Track with Grant Grosvenor
Interview by Parker Neumeier, Journalism Student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Most people wouldn’t expect to run faster than they ever have in their 30s, much less run a 3:58.58 mile. But Grant Grosvenor is living proof that age is no…
Tracksmith Foundation to Partner with the USATF Foundation and ALTIS on Online Coaching Education for High Schools
The Tracksmith Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with both the USA Track & Field Foundation (USATF Foundation) and ALTIS to provide under-resourced high schools with online track and field education course grants. The…
USA Track & Field Foundation Announces 2026 Elite Athlete Development Grant Awards
Behind every breakthrough performance is a season of preparation, sacrifice, and investment. For athletes competing at the highest level of track & field, having the right support can make all the difference—providing the resources they need to…
USATF Foundation Announces 2026 Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant Award Winners
As Team USA prepares to take the world stage in Budapest for the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships, the USATF Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 class of Stephen A. Schwarzman grant award winners. Supporting both current and rising…
USA Track & Field Foundation Awards Maternity Grants to Jalaysi’Ya Smith and Anna Camp-Bennett
Returning to elite sport after childbirth requires far more than determination. It requires time, support, and resources that allow athlete mothers to recover, rebuild, and continue pursuing excellence on the world stage. Through its Maternity…
USATF Foundation Awards Maternity Grant to Emily Infeld with Support from Jane’s Mile
The USATF Foundation is proud to award a Maternity Grant to elite distance runner Emily Infeld. The $6,000 grant includes $3,000 raised through the 2026 Jane’s Mile and a matching $3,000 contribution from the USATF Foundation. Funds raised…
USATF Foundation Awards Operation Hammer Sweep Grants to Top Finishers at 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships
The USA Track & Field Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Operation Hammer Sweep Grants following the completion of the hammer throw competitions at the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships in New York City. Operation…
USA Track & Field Foundation Welcomes Vin Lananna as Chief Executive Officer
The USA Track & Field Foundation announces a new chapter in its leadership as Tom Jackovic steps down as Chief Executive Officer after 23 years of dedicated service. The Foundation is pleased to welcome Vin Lananna as its new Chief Executive…
USATF Foundation Announces $100,000 Gift for Operation Hammer Sweep Grants
NEW YORK CITY — The USA Track & Field Foundation is proud to announce a $100,000 commitment through Operation Hammer Sweep to support the top eight finishers in both the men’s and women’s hammer throw competitions at the 2026 Toyota USATF…