2023 George Kleeman Training Grant Recipients

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Event: Discus 

Resides and trains in: Oakland, CA 

College: University of Texas

World Athletics Championships 2023

"I have been working hard for the last three years and my consistency and efforts are finally paying off. I have thrown over 60m 4 times and have a new PR of 61.51m. I trusted my coach to help build my future and I can see where we are headed this season and beyond."

Event: Long Jump 

7x All American at Long Beach State

Event: Racewalk 

From: Vacaville, CA 

College: San Jose State University

World Athletics Championships 2022

Tokyo 2020

Event: High Jump 

Competed at USA Indoors

"With my determination, past achievements, and the unwavering support from the USATF, I am confident that I can reach new heights in my athletic career."

Event: 3000m Steeplechase 

From: San Luis Obispo, CA 

College: San Jose State University 

Team: Hoka Aggies

Competed at USA's in '23

Event: Heptathlon 

From: Hood River, OR 

College: Fresno State University

Event: 5000m 

Event: 800m/1500m

Resides in: San Francisco, CA

Team: Peninsula Distance Club

"As a full time engineer, I have blossomed into a new runner over the last three years. With this renewed growth and development, I am aiming to continue my improvement and growth in the 800 and 1500 meters in order to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Trials." 

Event: 5000m

Resides in: San Luis Obispo, CA

Team: Hoka Aggies

"I have found a renewed passion for running at the ripe age of 31 and my dedication has resulted in PR's in several distances. I am still enjoying running immensely, and I plan to continue training with focus on the 2024 season." 

Event: 800m

Resides in: San Francisco, CA

"I am a full time analyst, a high school coach, and still a student of the sport. I am committed to continuing to train and have hefty goals with my eye on the Olympic trial standard for 2024!"