Author: Trixie

USATF Foundation Grantees Shine at World Championships

10-7-2019 DOHA After a grueling 10 days of hard-fought battles at Khalifa International Stadium, Team USA and the USATF Foundation Grantees brought home the hardware. The final medal tally from Doha included 29 medals – 14 gold, 11 silver, and 4 bronze. All-time USATF Foundation Grantees that competed in Doha contributed 18 medal winners, 14 […]

Willie Banks Elected to IAAF Council

9-30-2019 DOHA In a very competitive contest, track & field icon and USATF Foundation Director Willie Banks was elected to the IAAF Council last week in Doha, Qatar. Banks will serve a 4-year term as an “Individual Council Member”. As a former world record holder, Willie is no stranger to being a high-profile personality in […]

USATF Foundation to be Well-Represented in Doha

DOHA – Later this month, 115 athletes will make the long flight to Doha to represent Team USA at the IAAF World Championships.  As in several recent Championships, the USATF Foundation will be showcased with 50 grant award winners scheduled to compete. “To see our grantees competing on the big stage is always exciting”, stated […]

USATF Foundation awards $625,000 in Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant Funds

NEW YORK CITY – Along with the rest of America’s track & field fans, the USATF Foundation was privileged to witness four grueling days of competition in Des Moines, Iowa at the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships.  The best athletes in the sport fought to qualify to represent Team USA in Doha, Qatar this fall.  Over […]

Jay Balaban Named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors

PITTSBURGH – Jay Balaban has been named a director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation CEO Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. Jay is the founder & CEO of Connected Apparel, a women’s dress brand. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Jay has been at the […]