Foundation News
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Eric Holt Joins Adopt an Athlete Program with Support from the USATF Foundation
PITTSBURGH, PA - The USATF Foundation is proud to announce that middle-distance runner Eric Holt, who has recently made headlines with his outstanding performances, has been awarded two Adopt an Athlete grants. Thanks to the support of The Burgess...
USATF Foundation Announces Operation Hammer Sweep Paris 2024 – Part Trois!
PITTSBURGH, PA - The USATF Foundation is pleased to announce yet another generous commitment of Operation Hammer Sweep funding. The goal is Team USA hammer domination at the Paris 2024 Olympics. “Part Trois,” OHSP 2024 releases a fresh infusion...
Stephen A. Schwarzman Pledges Additional $15 million to USATF Foundation in Support of Elite Track & Field Athletes
NEW YORK - In an unprecedented show of support for Team USA athletes ahead of the 2024 Olympics, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone, one of the world’s largest alternative investment firms, has pledged $15 million to...
Olin Hacker visits Young Runners at Run With US! Healthy Kids Running Series
FLAGSTAFF, AZ – The Healthy Kids Running Series Flagstaff Club had a special visit from Professional Distance Runner Olin Hacker. Hacker shared his journey into the world of running, providing invaluable insights and encouragement to the young...
Isaac Updike Inspires Athletes at Perry High School Run With US! Event
GILBERT, AZ – Perry High School student athletes were treated to a day of motivation and athleticism as they welcomed professional steeplechaser and USATF Foundation grantee, Isaac Updike to their Run With US! event. The event kicked off with an...
USATF Foundation Welcomes Benja Duff as Program Coordinator
PITTSBURGH, PA – The USATF Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Benja Duff to the position of Program Coordinator. Duff's journey with the USATF Foundation began as an intern in June of 2023. A distinguished alumna of Kent State...
USATF Foundation Awards Maternity Grant to Alli Cash
PITTSBURGH, PA – In a continued effort to recognize the dedication and determination of athlete-mothers, the USATF Foundation is pleased to announce a $5,000 Maternity Grant to standout athlete Alli Cash. Cash is a former University of Oregon star...
USATF Foundation Announces 43 Youth Club Grant Recipients
PITTSBURGH, PA – The USA Track & Field Foundation is thrilled to announce $79,800 has been awarded to 43 youth clubs across the country, doubling the amount of grant funds that were awarded to clubs in 2023. With this year's grants, The USATF...
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 /...