Norberg gets USATF grant

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INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to five up and coming athletes. USATF Foundation Director Tom Jackovic made the announcement on Friday.
The USATF 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 to be eligible.
Athletes receiving $3,000 grants include javelin thrower Leigh Smith, Olympic discus thrower Aretha Thurmond, pole vaulter Justin Norberg, 3,000m steeplechaser Brian Olinger and decathlete Ryan Harlan.

A finalist in the men's pole vault at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials, Justin Norberg enjoyed his finest season in 2005 highlighted by his fourth-place finish at the USA Outdoor Championships. He ended the season ranked #8 in the U.S. by T&FN.

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.
For more information on USA Track & Field and the USATF Foundation, visit www.usatf.org/foundation .