Author: Trixie

PITTSBURGH – The USA Track & Field Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and CEO Tom Jackovic are excited to announce that Brian Leach has been named to the USATF Foundation Board of Directors.  “Brian’s experience in Olympic sport fundraising and his passion for track & field will further...

PITTSBURGH – After making headlines last month with its annual grants to elite athletes, the USATF Foundation is announcing further support of the sport with two Maternity Grants to athlete-mothers who aspire to return to the track after their pregnancies. Maternity Grantees Paige Wood and...

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – The 2023 World Track and Field Championships took place last week and once again, Team USA topped the medal table with an incredible 29 medals (25 individual, 4 relays). The medal haul included 12 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze. Team USA’s dominance...

PITTSBURGH - The USATF Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Round 2 recipients of Operation Hammer Sweep Grants.  The Foundation unveiled Operation Hammer Sweep following last summer’s medal-winning performances by Team U.S.A. hammer throwers at the 2022 World Athletics Outdoor Championships.  Operation Hammer Sweep is...

PITTSBURGH – Track and Field takes center stage this week as athletes from around the world gather in Budapest, Hungary for the highly anticipated 2023 World Athletics Championships. Amidst the excitement, the USATF Foundation is delighted to announce its annual commitment to supporting elite track and...

NEW YORK CITY - After a weekend of record-breaking times and world-class performances at the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the USATF Foundation is proud to reveal its 2023 class of Stephen A. Schwarzman grantees. The Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant represents the highest...

The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.