PITTSBURGH, PA — The USATF Foundation is proud to announce that elite shot put athlete Gabriella McDonald Morris has been awarded a Maternity Grant, supporting her return to competition following the birth of her son in August 2025. In 2024, McDonald Morris became an NCAA Division...
LOS ANGELES, CA — With the highly anticipated 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games approaching, the USATF Foundation proudly announces a three-year grant award funded by the Burgess Family Foundation. The grant will provide funding to support an elite Los Angeles based professional track & field training group coached by Olympic champion Joanna Hayes. Over three...
LOS ANGELES, CA — Skechers has been named the Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor for LA Track Fest through a multi-year partnership with Sound Running. In collaboration with the USATF Foundation, Skechers will enhance the event by introducing its innovative Skechers AERO Series of performance running...
The USA Track & Field Foundation announces that Vince Ciattei, elite American middle-distance runner, is the recipient of an Adopt an Athlete grant, funded by USATF Foundation Board Member Robert Hill. “I am proud to continue our family’s support for Vince as he continues to improve...
Interview by Parker Neumeier, Journalism Student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Meet Laulauga Tausaga-Collins, the first American ever to become a world champion in women’s discus: a Marvel movie nerd, Twilight Team Edward loyalist and Jeep off-roading enthusiast. Introduction to Track & Field With Samoan roots, Tausaga-Collins was...
PITTSBURGH, PA — Steve Gerhart, a retired sales, operations, and human resources executive with a distinguished career in the healthcare sector, is joining the USATF Foundation Board of Directors. Gerhart brings decades of leadership experience, a passion for mentorship, and a lifelong connection to track...