Foundation News
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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
USATF Foundation Awards Maternity Grant to Abbey Cooper (D’Agostino)
PITTSBURGH, PA – The USATF Foundation continues its commitment to supporting athlete-mothers in their return to competition by awarding a $5,000 Maternity Grant to Olympian Abbey Cooper (D'Agostino). Abbey Cooper, sponsored by New Balance, has made...
USATF Foundation Accepting Youth Club Grant Applications
PITTSBURGH, PA – The USA Track & Field Foundation is currently accepting Youth Grant applications from interested clubs and organizations for its 2024 Youth Grant awards, announced USATF Foundation CEO Tom Jackovic. Youth track clubs and...
Dr. Donald Burgess scholarship created to support Emerging Elites club by Burgess Family Foundation and USATF Foundation
BOSTON, MA – The USATF Foundation in partnership with the Burgess Family Foundation are pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Donald Burgess scholarship to the Emerging Elites club based in Boston. Dr. Burgess was a Boston Public School...
USATF Foundation Reveals Three New Adopt an Athlete Grant Awards
PITTSBURGH, PA – The USA Track & Field Foundation CEO, Tom Jackovic and Chairman, Bob Greifeld are excited to unveil that three elite athletes have been awarded Adopt an Athlete grants from two generous donors. Clayton Young will receive a...