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USATF Foundation Celebrates Sue McDonald’s World Record Assault with $5,000 Adopt an Athlete Masters Grant
PITTSBURGH- The USATF Foundation is proud to announce that Masters track and field sensation Sue McDonald has been awarded a $5,000 Adopt an Athlete grant, in recognition of her record-breaking achievements in the sport. When McDonald turned 60 in...
Henry Park named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH- The USA Track & Field Foundation is excited to welcome Henry Park to its Board of Directors, announced USATF Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and CEO Tom Jackovic. With extensive expertise in sports-related investments and real...
John Colich named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH- The USATF Foundation is pleased to welcome John Colich as the newest member of its Board of Directors, announced USATF Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and CEO Tom Jackovic. Colich, a lifelong supporter of track and field and a...
Katie Izzo Awarded $5,000 Adopt an Athlete Grant
PITTSBURGH- The USATF Foundation is pleased to announce that long-distance runner Katie Izzo has been awarded a $5,000 Adopt an Athlete grant. This generous support comes from her fellow alumni from California Polytechnic State University, SLO, and...
JuVaughn Harrison Awarded $10,000 Adopt an Athlete Grant
PITTSBURGH- The USATF Foundation is proud to announce that JuVaughn Harrison, high jumper and long jumper, has been awarded a $10,000 Adopt an Athlete grant through a gift by donor Lee Pease. This support comes at a crucial time as Harrison...
2024 Paris Olympic Games bound Freddie Crittenden Awarded $10,000 Adopt an Athlete Grant
PITTSBURGH- The USATF Foundation is thrilled to announce that 110-meter hurdler Freddie Crittenden has been awarded a $10,000 Adopt an Athlete grant, thanks to the generous support of Boomerang Capital Partners. Allen Marsh recently witnessed...
USATF Foundation Awards 60 Elite Athlete Development Grants
PITTSBURGH- As the world’s top track and field athletes gather for the 2024 Olympic Games, the USATF Foundation proudly announces its annual commitment to fostering elite talent. This year, the Foundation is awarding a total of $900,000 in...
USATF Foundation Announces 2024 Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant Recipients
NEW YORK, NY- Following a week of exceptional performances and record-breaking times at the 2024 USA Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon, the USATF Foundation is thrilled to announce its 2024 class of Stephen A. Schwarzman grant award winners. The...
USATF Foundation Welcomes Robert Olson to Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH, PA - The USA Track & Field Foundation is delighted to announce the addition of Rob Olson to its Board of Directors, as announced by Foundation CEO, Tom Jackovic, and Chairman, Bob Greifeld. Olson is a retired financial professional...