Robert F. Moran named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS – Robert F. Moran, Chairman & CEO, PetSmart, has been named as a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. “I’m sincerely honored to join the USA Track & Field Foundation in its work to support our nation’s most talented […]
USATF Foundation doubles Olympic qualifier bonus pool to $100,000; sends 19 grantee athletes to London
The USA Track & Field Foundation decided at its board meeting June 30 to double the original Elite Athlete Grantee bonus pool cap of $50,000 announced April 11, to $100,000, announced Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld today. “We are thrilled to see the extraordinary performances of our Foundation’s grantees at the […]
A Good Day for High Jumper Nieto
Amid the claps, sweat and tears at the Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday in New York was a major victory for the high jumper Jamie Nieto. Nieto cleared 2.31 meters, or just a hair under 7 feet 7 inches. His performance tied him for third place with Barry Trevor of the Bahamas. The event was […]
USATF Foundation announces 30 Youth Club Grant recipients
INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and Executive Director Tom Jackovic announced today it has awarded 30 youth grants to track & field clubs throughout the country. The grants assist young male and female athletes with expenses such as travel to meets, equipment, uniforms, awards and facility rental. “Most of […]
Victoria Chapus named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS – Victoria Chapus, former track & field athlete for UCLA, has been named as a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. “I am excited to be a part of the USATF Foundation’s dynamic Board of Directors,” said Chapus. “I […]
USATF Foundation announces Run With US! partnership with Health Teacher
INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation is pleased to announce that Run With US! – a school-based running, nutrition & goal-setting program taught by elite athletes – has partnered with Health Teacher, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. “In Health Teacher, we’ve found a first class organization whose […]