Congratulations to ex-Oregon thrower Brittany Henry, who received a $4,000 Elite Athlete Developmental grant from USA Track & Field today, one of 10 athletes awarded a grant.
Henry competed for Oregon from 2005-2007, breaking the school’s hammer throw record under the coaching of Lance Deal.
“One key aim of the USATF Foundation is to encourage American athletes to pursue their dreams of Olympic greatness,” said USATF Foundation Director Chris Borch. ”In the difficult process of selecting athletes to receive grants, we’ve seen there is never a shortage of talent or the willingness by athletes to sacrifice or work hard. Instead, the shortfall is almost always financial.”
The Foundation Elite Athlete Grant Program contributes to the pursuit of world-class performances by American post-collegiate track and field athletes. Athletes must meet minimum performance standards to be eligible and must also participate in the Win With Integrity youth outreach program.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 elite athletes and anti-doping education. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors and from generous fans of track & field.
