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USATF Foundation Grantees Attend LPGA Commissioner’s Reception at Walmart NW Arkansas Championship
PITTSBURGH, PA — The USATF Foundation crossed over into the world of golf last month by showcasing some of its prominent stars at the LPGA Commissioner’s Reception during the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. The event was presented by P&G and...
USATF Foundation Awards Dirk Rohloff 800m/1500m Grant Award to Abel Teffra
PITTSBURGH, PA — The USATF Foundation proudly announces that Abel Teffra, a rising middle-distance talent, has been awarded the Dirk Rohloff 800m/1500m Grant, established in honor of lifelong track and field supporter Dirk Rohloff. Since junior...
USATF Foundation Awards Three Maternity Grants to Betsy Saina, Elle St. Pierre and Amy Davis-Green
PITTSBURGH, PA — The USATF Foundation is proud to support three inspiring women with maternity grants to help empower their return to competition as they navigate pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Balancing bottles and starting blocks, sleepless...
USATF Foundation Welcomes Larry Lawrence to Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH, PA — Larry Lawrence, Founder and CEO of Lawrence Wealth Management, is joining the USATF Foundation Board of Directors. A former state champion in cross-country and track, Lawrence competed collegiately at BYU, where he earned three...
USATF Foundation Grantees Shine at Tokyo World Championships
TOKYO, JAPAN — Team USA once again demonstrated its dominance on the global stage at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The weeklong competition was marked by extraordinary performances, highlighted by one world record, nine area...
USATF Foundation Announces 2025 Elite Athlete Development Grant Award Winners
PITTSBURGH, PA — The USA Track & Field Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Elite Athlete Development Grant award winners, a select group of athletes receiving targeted funding to advance their professional careers. This year, the...
USATF Foundation Announces 2025 Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant Award Winners
PITTSBURGH, PA — In its 20th year of awarding Olympic hopeful track & field athletes financial assistance, the USA Track & Field Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 class of Stephen A. Schwarzman grant award winners. This year marks a...
USATF Foundation Welcomes Eric Rahe to Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH, PA —The USA Track & Field Foundation is proud to announce that Eric Rahe, Co-President of J.C. Flowers & Co., has joined its Board of Directors. Eric brings a distinguished career in finance, a lifelong passion for track and...
USATF Foundation Welcomes Omar L. Simmons to Board of Directors
EUGENE, OR – A former Princeton track & field captain, U.S. Olympic Trials competitor, and accomplished entrepreneur, Omar L. Simmons has joined the USA Track & Field Foundation Board of Directors, announced USATF Foundation Chairman Bob...