USATF Pacific

Elite Athletes

Elite Athletes

 

2024 Open Track & Field Grand Prix

Grand Prix Sign Up, Events and Prize Money Info

Double points will be awarded to valid USATF Pacific members (who must have signed up for this Grand Prix in their highest scored event at the PA Open Track & Field Championship. The meet will be held in conjunction with the 64th Annual Golden West Invitational on the weekend of June 1 & 2.

Allocation of Prize Money Details

 

Meet your Athletes Committee Pacific Association Executive Board Representative,
Athlete’s Chair Jestena Mattson.

Jestena Mattson

Jestena, a Fresno State alumna with record-setting collegiate performances, is also an Olympian, both at the  Summer Olympics for Heptathlon and at the Winter Olympics on the Bobsled Team. She received a USATF Pacific Foundation training grant in 2021, folllowing exceptional performances in her post collegiate career.

  • Definition of a USATF elite athlete: an athlete who has competed or who has qualified to compete in a USA National Track & Field Championship or U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
  • Below are links to Pacific Association elite athlete news, and to the right are links to information to assist you with your pursuit of athletic excellence.

News for Elite and Emerging-Elite PA/USATF Athletes

PA Open Track & Field Championships Results

Posted by on Sep 10, 2014 in Elite Athlete, Track & Field | Comments Off on PA Open Track & Field Championships Results

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PA’s Shannon Rowbury Sets US 2-Mi. Record

Posted by on Sep 10, 2014 in Elite Athlete, Road Racing, Track & Field | Comments Off on PA’s Shannon Rowbury Sets US 2-Mi. Record

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PA Connected Elite TF Athletes Latest News & Stats

Posted by on Sep 9, 2014 in Elite Athlete, Track & Field | Comments Off on PA Connected Elite TF Athletes Latest News & Stats

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WSJ Article on PA’s Kim Conley

Posted by on Sep 9, 2014 in Elite Athlete, Track & Field | Comments Off on WSJ Article on PA’s Kim Conley

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North American Race Walking Institute “Give a Book” Program

Posted by on Mar 22, 2012 in Elite Athlete, legacy, Race Walking | Comments Off on North American Race Walking Institute “Give a Book” Program

North American Race Walking Institute “Give a Book” Program From: Jeff Salvage <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 2:57:07 PM Subject: [racewalking] Please Read: Simple way to help grow race walking NARI – Give a Book Program While the numbers of elite race walkers in America has dwindled for some time, a spotlight was placed on the problem at our recent 50K National Championships where only three competitors finished the race. While there are a great many factors that contributed to this light...

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Twin Cities Marathon – 2009 USA Women’s Marathon Championships Minneapolis/St. Paul

Posted by on Mar 22, 2012 in Elite Athlete, legacy, Road Racing | Comments Off on Twin Cities Marathon – 2009 USA Women’s Marathon Championships Minneapolis/St. Paul

Twin Cities Marathon – 2009 USA Women’s Marathon Championships Minneapolis/St. Paul October 4, 2009 Eight PA Women in Top 50 at Marathon Championships Five Qualify for 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials; Mary Coordt 3rd Masters Woman 11 Chris Lundy Sausalito CA 2:40:06 12 Brooke Wells San Francisco CA 2:40:07 24 Anne Bersagel Stanford CA 2:44:17 25 Mary Coordt Elk Grove CA 2:45:00 (3rd Masters) 26 Lisbet Sunshine San Francisco CA 2:45:11 32 Jaymee Marty Sacramento CA 2:46:29 37 Midori Sperandeo Folsom CA 2:47:15 50 Emily Bates San...

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Lewy Boulet to Run USA 20 KM Champs Monday

Posted by on Sep 3, 2009 in Elite Athlete, legacy | Comments Off on Lewy Boulet to Run USA 20 KM Champs Monday

Lewy Boulet to Run USA 20 KM Champs Monday For Immediate Release Thursday, September 3, 2009Contact: Jim Estes USA Track & Field Associate Director of LDR & Marketing 317-713-4661; [email protected] Carney, Swope set to defend USA 20 km titles INDIANAPOLIS – James Carney (Boulder, Colo.) and Jill Swope (formerly Jill Steffens) of Athens, Ga., are set to defend their titles Monday at the USA 20 km Championships in New Haven, Conn. The championships will be hosted by the 31st Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race. Also looking to...

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Magdalena Lewy-Boulet 2nd to Huddle at 10-Mile Championship

Posted by on Aug 22, 2009 in Elite Athlete, legacy | Comments Off on Magdalena Lewy-Boulet 2nd to Huddle at 10-Mile Championship

Magdalena Lewy-Boulet 2nd to Huddle at 10-Mile Championship For Immediate Release Monday, August 24, 2009 Contact: Jim Estes USA Track & Field Associate Director of LDR & Marketing 317-713-4661; [email protected] Huddle wins USA Women’s 10 Mile ChampionshipINDIANAPOLIS -Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) won her second consecutive U.S. road title at the 2009 USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship in 54:01 Saturday in Flint, Mich. The championships were hosted by the Crim Festival of Races. Huddle scored an 11-second win over 2008...

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2009 SF Marathon/Half Marathon Elite Status Info

Posted by on Jul 26, 2009 in Elite Athlete, legacy, Road Racing | Comments Off on 2009 SF Marathon/Half Marathon Elite Status Info

SF Marathon/Half Marathon Elite Status Info   Here is an opportunity for Pacific Association athletes. For more information, see: www.thesfmarathon.com 2009 SAN FRANCISCO MARATHON (and Half Marathon) Sunday, July 26, 2009 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INVITED STATUS The 2009 San Francisco Marathon(tm) (and accompanying Second Half Marathon) invites elite and emerging elite athletes to inquire about participation in the event. Invited status is based on demonstrated past performances. For qualified athletes, we offer: — Air travel assistance...

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