The USATF Foundation has shown its commitment to supporting mother-athletes. This was evident when, in January, Shannon Rowbury received the maternity grant at a crucial time, with USATF stating, “The Foundation is committed to supporting mother-athletes who pursue motherhood during the course of their athletic careers.” And now, USATF has once again stepped forward with another round of support for sports mothers.
The organization has announced its support for three standout athletes: Betsy Saina , Elle St. Pierre, and Amy Davis-Green . For those unfamiliar, Betsy Saina is one of America’s fastest marathoners. She won the 2023 Sydney Marathon in 2:26:47 and set a personal best of 2:19:17 at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon, finishing 5th and earning her spot as the third-fastest America