First Two Recipients of the Dr. Donald Burgess Scholarship Announced
BOSTON, MA – The Emerging Elites club is proud to announce the first two recipients of the Dr. Donald Burgess Scholarship for Boston Public School students to train with the Emerging Elites club. Named after the legendary BPS educator / administrator, track and football coach, this scholarship provides the student athletes from the Boston Public […]
Laulauga Tausaga-Collins and Annie Kunz Visit Local School for Olympic Day Run With US! Event
CHULA VISTA, CA – Students at Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School (LdVCS) experienced a day of inspiration and athleticism as they welcomed professional athletes Annie Kunz, Olympic Heptathlete, and Laulauga Tausaga-Collins, 2023 Discus World Champion, to their Olympic Day Run With US! event. “At LdV we strive for healthy minds, bodies, and hearts […]
Krissy Gear Inspires Youth at Perry High School’s Run With US! Event
PHOENIX, AZ – Professional distance runner and World Championship steeplechaser Krissy Gear, a Foundation Grantee, recently visited Perry High School for an unforgettable Run With US! event. Krissy shared her inspiring journey and words of wisdom with athletes, answered their questions, and then led a spirited shakeout run alongside them. Reflecting on her participation in […]
Jenny Zou joins USA Track & Field Foundation Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH, PA – The USA Track & Field Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Jenny Zou to its Board of Directors. With an impressive background in strategic advisory and extensive experience in the financial services industry, Jenny’s addition to the Board reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to furthering its mission and enhancing its impact […]
USATF Foundation Announces Operation Hammer Sweep Paris ’24!
PITTSBURGH, PA – The USATF Foundation is pleased to announce an unprecedented further commitment of new Operation Hammer Sweep funding aimed at Team USA hammer domination in the Paris ’24 Olympics. OHSP24 brings a fresh infusion of $100,000 in funding exclusively for the hammer throw. The initiative is designed to provide immediate additional support to […]
USATF Foundation Awards Reggie Jagers III Frederick W. Lambert Grant
PITTSBURGH – The USATF Foundation is proud to present its annual Frederick W. Lambert grant to Reggie Jagers III. Jagers will be the recipient of a $10,500 grant in memory of Frederick W Lambert, announced USATF Foundation CEO, Tom Jackovic and Chairman, Bob Greifeld. This grant was made possible by generous donations from Mark and Kelly […]