14 Aug USATF Foundation Announces Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant Recipients
NEW YORK CITY – After a weekend of record-breaking times and world-class performances at the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the USATF Foundation is proud to reveal its 2023 class of Stephen A. Schwarzman grantees. The Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant represents the highest honor of support offered by the Foundation, providing an unparalleled level of assistance to Team USA as they head to the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
In this class, 65 track & field athletes will receive $30,000 Stephen A. Schwarzman Grants, with an additional 35 athletes receiving $20,000 Stephen A. Schwarzman grants. In total, these 100 exceptional individuals will receive $2.65 million in support. The funding will be used to cover expenses such as equipment, coaching, travel, medical costs, recovery tools and services and other vital needs of these professional athletes.
“It is an honor to support these athletes as they prepare to compete on the world stage. Their determination, grit and talent inspires me and so many across the country,” said Stephen A. Schwarzman.
Mr. Schwarzman, who is the USATF Foundation’s largest donor, has provided grant funding to allow for 555 grant awards over the past decade. In support of the USATF Foundation’s commitment to provide dedicated support to emerging elite athletes, 11 of the Stephen A. Schwarzman awards are exclusively reserved for athletes who have recently graduated from college or transitioned into the professional circuit. This unique financial assistance aims to aid these athletes during their crucial transition phase and equip them with the necessary resources to focus on their athletic careers.
“Being able to receive and accept this grant is so amazing. I feel so honored to be a part of something like this. Thank you Mr. Schwarzman and the team at USATF Foundation for this generosity and helping to support a smooth transition from collegiate sports to professional track & field. Being a student athlete can be extremely hard for many different reasons, so having opportunities like this is phenomenal and will do so much for me and future student-athletes!” exclaimed USATF Foundation Grantee Britton Wilson.
All USATF Foundation grants are selected from a pool of qualified applicants. Elite athletes are required to apply each year and are encouraged to complete the process in May or June. The Stephen A. Schwarzman Grants are decided upon by the USATF Foundation Elite Grant Committee and criteria is based primarily on athlete’s potential to medal at the next Olympic Games or World Championships. Consideration is also given to monetary need.
The following 65 athletes will receive Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant awards in the amount of $30,000 each:
Abdihamid Nur – 5k
Adelaide Aquilla – Shot Put
Alicia Monson – 5k/10k
Anna Hall – Heptathlon
Brittany Brown – 100m
Britton Wilson – 400m
Brooke Andersen – Hammer Throw
Bryce Deadmon – 400m
Bryce Hoppel – 800m
C.J. Allen – 400m Hurdles
Chase Ealey – Shot Put
Chris Nilsen – Pole Vault
Cordell Tinch – 110mH
Courtney Lindsey – 200m
Cravont Charleston – 100m
Curtis Thompson – Javelin Throw
Dalilah Muhammad – 400m Hurdles
Daniel Haugh – Hammer Throw
Daniel Roberts – 110m Hurdles
DeAnna Price – Hammer Throw
Donald Scott – Triple Jump
Elise Cranny – 5k/10k
Emma Coburn – Steeplechase
Freddie Crittenden – 110m Hurdles
Gabby Thomas – 200m
Grant Holloway – 110m Hurdles
Harrison Williams – Decathlon
Janee’ Kassanavoid – Hammer Throw
Jasmine Moore – Long Jump / Triple Jump
Joe Klecker – 10k
Joe Kovacs – Shot Put
Josh Awotunde – Shot Put
JuVaughn Harrison – High Jump
Katie Moon – Pole Vault
Kayla White – 200m
Keni Harrison – 100m Hurdles
Kenny Bednarek – 200m
Keturah Orji – Triple Jump
Krissy Gear – Steeplechase
Kyle Garland – Decathlon
Lagi Tausaga-Collins – Discus Throw
Maggie Ewen – Shot Put
Marquis Dendy – Long Jump
Masai Russell – 100m Hurdles
Nia Akins – 800m
Nia Ali – 100m Hurdles
Nikki Hiltz – 1500m
Payton Otterdahl – Shot Put
Quanesha Burks – Long Jump
Quincy Hall – 400m
Rudy Winkler – Hammer Throw
Ryan Crouser – Shot Put
Sam Mattis – Discus Throw
Sandi Morris – Pole Vault
Sha’Carri Richardson – 100m / 200m
Shamier Little – 400m Hurdles
Taliyah Brooks – Heptathlon
Tori Franklin – Triple Jump
Trevor Bassitt – 400m Hurdles
Turner Washington – Discus Throw
Valarie Allman – Discus Throw
Vernon Norwood – 400m
Woody Kincaid – 10k
Yared Nuguse – 1500m
Zach Ziemek – Decathlon
The following 35 athletes will receive Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant awards in the amount of $20,000 each:
Abby Steiner – 200m
Alaysha Johnson – 100m Hurdles
Anna Cockrell – 400m Hurdles
Benard Keter – Steeplechase
Bridget Williams – Pole Vault
Clayton Murphy – 800m
Cooper Teare – 1500 / 5k
Cory McGee – 1500m
Courtney Wayment – Steeplechase
Grant Fisher – 5k/10k
Isaac Updike – Steeplechase
Isaiah Harris – 800m
Jarrion Lawson – Long Jump
Jillian Shippee – Hammer Throw
K.C. Lightfoot – Pole Vault
Karissa Schweizer – 5k / 10k
Keira D’Amato – Marathon
Khallifah Rosser – 400m Hurdles
Lynna Irby-Jackson – 400m
Natosha Rogers – 5k/10k
Paul Chelimo – 5k
Raevyn Rogers – 800m
Ryan Willie – 400m
Sage Hurta-Klecker – 800m
Sam Kendricks – Pole Vault
Sean McGorty – 5k / 10k
Shelby McEwen – High Jump
Sinclaire Johnson – 1500m
Tamara Clark – 100m/200m
Trey Cunningham – 110m Hurdles
Twanisha (TeeTee) Terry – 100m / 200m
Vernon Turner – High Jump
Will Claye – Triple Jump
Will Sumner – 800m
Zach Bradford – Pole Vault
PLEASE NOTE: 50 Additional USATF Foundation Elite Athlete Grants will be announced tomorrow.