Amid the claps, sweat and tears at the Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday in New York was a major victory for the high jumper Jamie Nieto. Nieto cleared 2.31 meters, or just a hair under 7 feet 7 inches. His performance tied him for third place with...
INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and Executive Director Tom Jackovic announced today it has awarded 30 youth grants to track & field clubs throughout the country. The grants assist young male and female athletes with expenses such as travel...
INDIANAPOLIS - Victoria Chapus, former track & field athlete for UCLA, 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. “I am excited to be a part of the...
INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation is pleased to announce that Run With US! - a school-based running, nutrition & goal-setting program taught by elite athletes - has partnered with Health Teacher, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. "In...
INDIANAPOLIS – Stephanie Brown Trafton, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games discus throw gold medalist and two-time USA National Champion (2011, 2009), has set a new American record at the Maui Throwdown Friday evening, May 4, 2012, in Maui, HI, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman...
INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has released $20,000 to support the Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant program, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. Named after the former USATF Director of Grass Roots Programs & Planning, and program originator,...
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.
