Lananna To File Formal Grievance Over Board Decision That Removed Him From USATF Presidency

By Doug Binder, DyeStat Editor

Ken Stone of the Times of San Diego reported Wednesday that Vin Lannana is preparing a grievance against USA Track and Field over its decision to place him on "temporary administrative leave" almost a year ago. 

Lannana was elected USATF President by the organization's members in 2016. But the board placed him on leave amid concerns of conflict of interest and a federal investigation into Eugene's winning bid for the 2021 IAAF World Championships. 

Lannana, 66, is an associate athletic director at the University of Oregon. He stepped down as the President of TrackTown USA last summer.