Foundation Doubles Bonus

Foundation Doubles Bonus

INDIANAPOLIS – (July 6, 2012) – USA Track & Field Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld have announced that the Foundation, after its board meeting June 30, will double the original Elite Athlete Grantee bonus pool cap of...
Culley grabs Women’s 5000m

Culley grabs Women’s 5000m

EUGENE, Ore. – June 28, 2012 – Julie Culley spent most of the 5000 meter finals out of the limelight on Thursday night, choosing to let others establish the pace upfront and conserving energy for the final surge. Her strategy could not have worked any...
Rupp does the Double

Rupp does the Double

EUGENE, Ore. – June 28, 2012 – Just as the record crowd Thursday night at legendary Hayward Field was settling down after a thrilling women’s 5000 meter final, 16 men took to the wet evening track in what would be a most fitting end of the day in the...
Jeter, Harper win at Trials

Jeter, Harper win at Trials

World 100m champion Carmelita Jeter dashed to her third U.S. title in the short sprint, all won at Hayward Field, with a swift 10.92. 2005 World long jump gold medalist Tianna Madison was second in 10.96. The event’s drama came in the tussle for the third spot where...
Max Siegel named USATF CEO

Max Siegel named USATF CEO

INDIANAPOLIS  – USA Track and Field’s board of directors has selected Max Siegel to serve as CEO, President and Chair Stephanie Hightower announced Monday. The board voted unanimously to hire Siegel after two CEO searches that took place over the course of 16...