Track and field is really on the rise, and recent news has fans buzzing with excitement. Starting January 1, USA Track and Field will be bringing the U.S. Paralympic Track & Field program in-house. This means all athletes, both able-bodied and para-athletes, will now have access to the same level of support and resources. The announcement marks a much-needed shift as the Para Track program transitions from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) to USATF.
This recent change comes after a performance at the Paris Games this summer when American track and field athletes won a total of 34 medals, with 14 being gold! The Paralympic athletes also had a moment by winning 38 medals in total, of which 10 were gold medals too! As USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland put it, “With the USOPC and USATF joining forces for our Paralympics Track & Field National Team and development programs, we are setting the stage for unprecedented opportunity and development.”
U.S. Paralympics Track & Field Program Joins USA Track & Field – USATF
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USATF is now the 17th national governing body to incorporate its Paralympic program. Max Siegel, the CEO of USATF, emphasized how this merger sets a new standard for integrated sports programs, saying, “This change means so much to me and to the entire Para track and field community. It’s incredibly exciting to see the investment, dedication, and future we’re building together.” With these developments, the future of track and field looks incredibly promising for all athletes involved! Well, Hunter Woodhall, a Paralympic gold medalist in the T62 400 meters at the Paris Games, is really happy about the future of the sport.
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