He gave several reasons, the most prominent being a "lack of respect" by USA Track and Field.

USA Track & Field hosts four annual national cross country championships.

In the end, USA Track and Field elected to keep him off the team.

She has not heard from USA Track and Field since.

Embarrassed officials at USA Track & Field, the national governing body, couldn't do a thing about it.

USA Track & Field subsequently suspended her from competition for three months last spring.

"To have it associated with USA Track and Field is crucial to us."

USA Track and Field has called for its removal.

In 1997 he was hired as chief executive officer for USA Track & Field.

The organization has the cooperation of USA Track and Field.