TrackTown USA to be a recipient of World Athletics Championships Oregon22 legacy grant
TrackTown USA to be a recipient of World Athletics Championships Oregon22 legacy grant
EUGENE, Ore. – Continuing its commitment to youth programs in the state of Oregon, the local organizing committee of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 developed a legacy grant of $275,000, to be pledged to the youth development initiatives of TrackTown USA.
The funds for this grant were a programmatic and financial priority for WCH Oregon22 in demonstration of the local organizing committee’s dedication to growing the sport of track and field in the next generation. Aligned in prioritizing youth development, TrackTown USA is thrilled to be one recipient of such an impactful grant that will benefit the next wave of track and field participants for years to come.
“This legacy grant will enable even more boys and girls to experience the magic of Hayward Field at the University of Oregon,” says TrackTown USA CEO Michael Reilly. “The generosity of the Oregon22 local organizing committee and its impact on our community cannot be overstated. TrackTown USA is committed to honoring the spirit of this grant through increased initiatives, access, and programming for youth in our sport.”
Youth programs in the state of Oregon are a critical pathway to heralding the future of the sport, and this endowment is a reflection of that. It ensures the legacy of WCH Oregon22 is one that continues to support the residents of Oregon and creates and expands opportunities for the younger generation to engage with track and field in meaningful ways. TrackTown USA is proud to build upon that legacy through strategic programming that benefits youth.
“As the WCH Oregon22 event chapter closes, we are ecstatic that the event’s legacy will live on through this grant to help empower the work of such fantastic local, not-for-profit organizations in our community,” says WCH Oregon22 Board of Directors Chair Paul Weinhold. “WCH Oregon22 prioritized a commitment to youth throughout the lead-up to the event, during the event, and beyond. This grant ensures that priority remains.”
To learn more about TrackTown USA, visit GoTrackTownUSA.com.
About TrackTown USA, Inc.
TrackTown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in hosting premier track and field events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, being a leader in sustainable sport practices, and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans. The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2015 and 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, and the 2016 and 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field. In partnership with USA Track & Field, the organization brought the 2022 World Athletics Championships to the United States for the first time. TrackTown delivers the Wanda Diamond League’s recurring Prefontaine Classic, recognized as one of the world’s best track and field meets.
About WCH Oregon22
Oregon22, LLC is the local organizing committee that managed the 18th edition of the World Athletics Championships. The World Athletics Championships Oregon22 was held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon and was delivered in partnership with USA Track & Field. It is the first time the competition took place in the United States, with more than 1,700 athletes from 179 countries competing July 15–24, 2022. Oregon22, LLC committed itself to delivering an unmissable experience that showcased the State of Oregon and the sport of track and field globally.