WE ARE THE SPORT
A unified and independent voice for elite Track and Field Athletes around the world - helping athletes to share their opinions and be part of shaping the future of our sport. A non-profit organisation where any money that we raise will go back into running the company but most importantly will help to benefit the athletes.
WHAT WE DO
We want to help Athletes make informed decisions about their sport by increasing the power of their unified voice.
We have board members representing every continent and a wide variety of disciplines. Our board members and our members will help shape the decisions we make and the direction we take as we aim to put Track and Field athletes first.
Become a full member
The need for an independent body representing the rights of athletes is obvious. We will defend the rights of our members and work tirelessly to improve conditions for the athletes that make Track and Field such an incredible sport. We will challenge the governing bodies to be the best versions of themselves that they can be, which we hope will create greater opportunities for the athletes that they serve.
Our Full Membership benefits include (Join via the link on our homepage)
Complimentary subscription to Headspace worth $69.99
Access to exclusive monthly events and seminars on a range of topics, such as financial planning, sports psychology and mental wellbeing.
Apply for a limited number of complimentary subscriptions to Talkspace, worth over $2000.
Substantial and exclusive discounts to industry-leading career transition programmes. Athlete Biz & The Athlete Advantage
The ability to apply for The Athletics Association monetary grants (we will make out first awards in October 2021)
Regular updates and dialogue about developments in Athletics and your voice represented by a body committed to the long term interests of athletes.
Our partners
“It’s time that Track and Field athletes are represented by a group that magnifies their voices and puts athletes first. This is the number one Olympic sport for a reason, as athletes we want to help create positive change in the sport that we all love.”
The Athletics Association board
President
Christian Taylor (USA) @taylored2jump
Board members for Athlete welfare
Allyson Felix (USA) @allysonfelix
Nick Willis (NZL) @nickwillis
Board members representing The Americas
Shaunae Miller-Uibo (BAH) @HeyItsShaunae
Mikel Thomas (TTO) @MikelThomas
Board members representing Europe
Churandy Martina (NED) @Martina200m
Board members representing Endurance/Walks
Gen LaCaze (AUS) @GenGen_LaCaze
Evan Jager (USA) @EvanJager
Board member representing Jumps
Kimberly Williams (Jamaica) @kimmi_williams
Ruswahl Samaai (RSA) @RuswahlSamaai
Board members representing Combined Events
Katarina Johnson-Thompson (GBR) @JohnsonThompson
Ashton Eaton (USA) @AshtonJEaton
Vice-President
Emma Coburn (USA) @emmajcoburn
Board members representing Africa
Wenda Nel (RSA) @Wenda400mh
Julius Yego (KEN) @JuliusYegoKE
Board members representing Asia
Ran Urabe (JPN) @RanRun0616
Ernest Obiena (PHI) @ernestobienapv
Board members representing Oceania
Nicola McDermott (AUS) @nicolalmcdermott
Tom Walsh (NZL) @TomWalshSP
Board members representing Sprints
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (JAM) @realshellyanfp
Adam Gemili (GBR) @Adam_Gemili
Board members representing Throws
Jenny Dahlgren (ARG) @JennyDahlgren
Lukas Weisshaidinger (AUT) @lukasweisshaidinger