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3-14-24 PHOENIX, AZ - Professional distance runner and World Championship steeplechaser Krissy Gear, a Foundation Grantee, recently visited Perry High School for an unforgettable Run With US! event. Krissy shared her inspiring journey and words of wisdom with athletes, answered their questions, and then led a spirited...

3-12-24 PITTSBURGH, PA - The USA Track & Field Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Jenny Zou to its Board of Directors. With an impressive background in strategic advisory and extensive experience in the financial services industry, Jenny's addition to the Board reinforces the Foundation's...

1-24-24 PITTSBURGH, PA - The USATF Foundation is pleased to announce an unprecedented further commitment of new Operation Hammer Sweep funding aimed at Team USA hammer domination in the Paris '24 Olympics.  OHSP24 brings a fresh infusion of $100,000 in funding exclusively for the hammer throw. The...

PITTSBURGH, PA – The USATF Foundation continues its commitment to supporting athlete-mothers in their return to competition by awarding a $5,000 Maternity Grant to Olympian Abbey Cooper (D'Agostino). Abbey Cooper, sponsored by New Balance, has made significant stride in the world of distance running, notably representing...

11-22-2023 PITTSBURGH, PA – The USA Track & Field Foundation is currently accepting Youth Grant applications from interested clubs and organizations for its 2024 Youth Grant awards, announced USATF Foundation CEO Tom Jackovic. Youth track clubs and programs from all areas of the United States are encouraged to...

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.