PITTSBURGH - The USATF Foundation continues to bridge the gap between aspiring young athletes and the sport’s top talent through its Run With US! program—hosting meaningful in-person visits at youth club practices across the country. Most recently, Stephen A. Schwarzman Grantees and Olympians Parker Valby and Emily...
Growing up, Cole Hocker dreamt of becoming a professional athlete. At first, he wanted to go to the NFL. Then, the NBA. “It didn’t take very long for me to realize that wasn’t gonna happen,” Cole laughed. But, he has always been someone who loves...
The USA Track & Field Foundation is thrilled to announce an astonishing $102,550 has been awarded to 46 youth clubs across the country. This is a record-breaking total for the Foundation. In 2024, $79,800 in grant funds were awarded to 43 youth clubs, along with an...
As Freddie Crittenden prepared for his first World Championships in 2023, financial uncertainty loomed over his career. Despite earning his spot among the world's best hurdlers, the economic realities of professional track and field left him questioning his future. That changed when he received a $30,000...
Many wonder what life is like for their favorite athletes when they’re not training or competing. It can be easy to get lost in the lights, but behind the incredible accomplishments, there are people like you and me waiting for their stories to be told. This...
PITTSBURGH - As 2024 winds down, the USA Track & Field Foundation is proud to reflect on a year marked by remarkable support and impactful initiatives. To date in 2024, the Foundation has surpassed over $4.1 million in grant awards to athletes, clubs, and events, cementing...