The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to ten athletes, according to Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld.  Among that group is former Vol sprint standout Evander Wells as well Erica Moore, a post-collegiate athlete who trains locally.
“The USATF Foundation, through its elite grant program, recognizes the hard work of our Olympic hopefuls, and we are pleased to provide support to deserving athletes,” said USATF Foundation board member Antonio Manning. “It’s about providing opportunities to compete.”
Athletes receiving $4,000 grants include first-time recipients Joel Brown (110m hurdles), Consuella Moore (100m/200m), Erica Moore (800m), Trevell Quinley (long jump) and Wells (sprints).
A product of Stone Mountain, Ga., Wells competed at Tennessee from 2007 to 2010, earning nine All-America accolades during his time at Rocky Top.  In his Big Orange career, Wells contributed points in SEC competition on 20 occasions and qualified for all eight NCAA Championship meets as a Vol. He ranks among the school’s top 10 in the 60m, 100m and 200m dashes and is the UT record-holder in the outdoor 300 meters.
Moore, who competed collegiately at Indiana State in the 400m hurdles, among other events, is now residing in Knoxville and training in the 800 meters with UT Director of Track & Field J.J. Clark. She took second in the 800m at the 2011 USA Indoor Championships on Feb. 26-27 in 2:02.92.
The 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 and financial need standards to be eligible and agree to participate in the Win With Integrity program.
 

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