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USATF Foundation awards Elite Athlete Development Grant to Manteo Mitchell, the “Million Dollar Man”
INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented an Elite Athlete Development Grant to Manteo Mitchell, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. As a result of this award, the Foundation has...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...