The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented its first two Elite Athlete Development Grants to long jumper Brianna Glenn andhammer thrower Travis Nutter.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 and compete in financially under-supported events.

"The USA Track & Field Foundation appreciates the level of commitment necessary to compete on an elite level," said Foundation Director Tom Jackovic. "We are thrilled to be able to assist Travis and Brianna in their pursuit of excellence".

A two-time NCAA Outdoor champion while attending the University of Arizona, Brianna Glenn was the 2002 USA Outdoor champion in the long jump. She finished third in the long jump at the 2005 USA Outdoor Championships in Carson, Calif., and ended the year ranked #4 in the U.S. by Track & Field News.

The third-place finisher in the men's hammer throw at the 2004 Olympic Trials in Sacramento, Calif., Travis Nutter has been listed in the top 10 in the U.S. rankings by Track & Field News six times in the last nine years. He finished sixth at the 2005 USA Outdoor Championships and ended the year ranked #5 in the U.S. by T&FN.

"I want to thank all of the USATF Foundation Board members for offering me this incredibly generous grant," said Nutter. "The financial assistance the USATF Foundation has offered will make it possible for me to expand my training to include much-needed medical services. Recently, I had the misfortune of injuring my back. Due to some complications with my health insurance provider, I was forced to pay for all of the costs associated with my physical therapy. This grant money will help ease this financial burden. In addition, I will be using some of the grant money to obtain the services of a certified nutritionist."

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 on donations from its board of directors and from generous fans of track & field.

The Foundation assists people of all ages, all walks of life, and all ability levels in finding enjoyment and accomplishment and achieving fitness through our inclusive sport.