Mark Hollis gets USATF Foundation Grant

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USATF Foundation awards grants to 10 elite athletes

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to ten athletes, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.

"The USATF Foundation through its elite grant program recognizes the hard work of our Olympic hopefuls and we are pleased to provide support to deserving athletes," said USATF Foundation board member Antonio Manning. "It's about providing opportunities to compete."


Repeat grantees receiving $4000 grants include Mark Hollis (pole vault), Jamaal Torrance (400m), Bettie Wade (heptathlon), Tiffany Williams (400m hurdles) and Karjuan Williams (800m).

Hollis won the pole vault competition at the 2010 Outdoor National Championships.

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 and financial need standards to be eligible and agree to participate in the Win With Integrity program.

The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track & field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging elite athletes, distance training centers and anti-doping education. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors and from generous fans of track & field.

For more information or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, visit www.usatffoundation.org.