USATF Foundation Awards Maternity Grant to Whittni Morgan

18 Nov USATF Foundation Awards Maternity Grant to Whittni Morgan

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The USATF Foundation is proud to announce that professional distance runner Whittni Morgan has been awarded a Maternity Grant in recognition of her dedication to both her athletic career and growing family.

Whittni Morgan, one of the nation’s top distance runners, has been a consistent force on the professional circuit, representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the 2025 World Indoor Championships in China where she placed fourth in the 3000m.

Prior to going pro, Morgan competed for the BYU Cougars, earning 10 All-American honors and winning the 2021 NCAA Cross Country Championship individual title. A standout from an early age, she was named Utah’s 2016 Female Athlete of the Year after winning four Utah High School 1A individual cross country state championships.

“Thank you USATF Foundation for being a constant support to athletes whether competing on the track or building a family. Your funds and support help make success in both possible and I am so grateful!” said Morgan.

The Foundation’s Maternity Grant initiative aims to remove barriers that too often force women to step away from competition during and after pregnancy. By offering direct financial assistance, the program supports a smoother transition back to training and competition for elite athletes balancing motherhood and sport.

 



The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.