University of Tennessee Athletics
Former Vol Wells Earns Grant
April 19, 2011 | Men's Track
April 19, 2011
By Eric Trainer, Associate Director of Media Relations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - 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 $4000 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.
Wells competed at the Sea Ray Relays in Knoxville over the weekend, continuing his comeback from injury. He suffered a torn ACL in 2010 while taking part in fall practice with the Vol football team.
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 USA Indoor Championships 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.
The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track & field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging elite athletes, distance training centers and anti-doping education. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors and from generous fans of track & field.
For more information or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, visit www.usatffoundation.org.
