Stephanie Brown Trafton, Elite Athlete grantee, sets new discus throw American record
INDIANAPOLIS – Stephanie Brown Trafton, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games discus throw gold medalist and two-time USA National Champion (2011, 2009), has set a new American record at the Maui Throwdown Friday evening, May 4, 2012, in Maui, HI, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. “Having a Foundation grantee set an […]
USATF Foundation releases $20,000 to Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant Program
INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation has released $20,000 to support the Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant program, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. Named after the former USATF Director of Grass Roots Programs & Planning, and program originator, the program offers travel assistance grants to eligible youth […]
USATF Foundation awards Elite Athlete Grants to Erica Moore, Brenda Martinez and Erica McClain
INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants of $3500 to Erica Moore (800 meters), Brenda Martinez (1500 meters) and Erica McClain (triple jump), Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. “It is our pleasure to again support three previous year USATF Foundation grantees who […]
USATF Foundation establishes $50,000 Olympic qualifier bonus pool for elite grant recipients
INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation has created a bonus pool of $50,000 that will be divided amongst prior elite athlete grant recipients who qualify, and represent Team USA at the 2012 London Olympic Games this summer, announced Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld today. Athletes who have been awarded […]
Six Elite Athlete Grant recipients to represent Team USA at 2012 World Indoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation will have six Elite Athlete Grant recipients competing as members of Team USA at the upcoming IAAF Indoor World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, March 9-11, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. The following athletes were named to Team USA as a result […]
USATF Foundation launches Run With US! in Los Angeles
INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation successfully launched the inaugural Run With US! (RWUS!) program on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the John Muir Middle School in Los Angeles, CA, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. The primary focus of RWUS! is fighting the epidemic of childhood obesity […]