INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation is currently accepting elite athlete grant applications to be considered for the 2017 track & field season, announced USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic. The Foundation seeks to support the pursuit of world-class performances by American post-collegian track & field athletes who have met minimum performance standards(…)

Sep 28, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS – Anré Williams 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. Anré is President of American Express’ Global Merchant Services (GMS) & Loyalty Group.  He has served as President of GMS since November 2011, leading the(…)

Sep 16, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS – Mark Lambert 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. Lambert practices law, specializing in high stakes business and intellectual property litigation.  He has been a partner at Cooley LLP since 2009, located in Palo(…)

Sep 12, 2016 | News |

RIO DE JANEIRO – The atmosphere in Estádio Olímpico João Havelange in Rio de Janeiro was electric for nine days as track & field took the stage for the world to see. Team USA showed they are a powerful force taking home 32 medals from the 2016 Summer Games.  Assisting with that medal count were the(…)

Sep 2, 2016 | News |

This Olympic year, Marathon Kids is excited to announce a new partnership with the USA Track & Field Foundation (USATF Foundation) and the creation of “Run With US! at Marathon Kids,” an impactful effort to help kids get more physically active through running and interaction with elite athletes. The launch of this partnership comes as(…)

Sep 1, 2016 | News |

PITTSBURGH, PA, August 2, 2016 – The USA Track & Field Foundation, in partnership with GNC, a leading global specialty retailer of health, wellness and performance products, raised over $85,000 during a month-long fundraising and awareness campaign at more than 4,300 GNC stores across the U.S. The USA Track & Field Foundation provides a means(…)

Aug 2, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS – In just three short weeks, the world will unite in the majestic city of Rio de Janeiro to watch athletes from across the globe compete at the highest level.  During the ten days in Eugene, Oregon that comprised the Olympic Team Track & Field Trials, the USATF Foundation was honored to witness many Foundation(…)

Jul 18, 2016 | News |

SAN DIEGO – The USA Track & Field Foundation joined forces with Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School in San Diego, California to host a successful Run With US! Olympic Day event last Wednesday, announced USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld. The event was held for hundreds of elementary school(…)

Jun 15, 2016 | News |

PITTSBURGH, PA, June 1, 2016 – The USA Track & Field Foundation in partnership with GNC Holdings, Inc. is launching a month-long fundraising and awareness campaign at GNC stores and online at GNC.com. The USA Track & Field Foundation works to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track & field programs, with an(…)

Jun 1, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS –  The USA Track & Field Foundation is excited to announce the release of its free mobile game application, “Run With US!” announced Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld.  The Run With US! game is a collaboration of the USATF Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University and EA Sports.  It is designed to(…)

May 25, 2016 | News |