USATF and USOC Settle Lawsuit with Athlete; Paving Way for Non-Shoe Sponsor Logos On Jerseys at Olympic Trials

The USA Track and Field (USATF) and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) reached a settlement a little over two weeks ago with Run Gum, a performance chewing gum company owned by track athlete Nick Symmonds. Run Gum had alleged that the USATF and USOC violated antitrust laws when they refused to allow athletes to have non-shoe manufacturer logos on their jerseys at this summer’s Olympic Trials.   “This is a win-win,” said USATF CEO Max Siegel told the media. “It makes no difference to