INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field announced today that a team will not be sent to the Pan American U20 Championships in July. Member federations were notified last week that the Pan Am U20 Championships, initially scheduled for July 11-13, 2025, without a location, will be held in Villavicencio, Colombia. Considering that several members of the Pan Am U20 team would likely be minors, USATF has been working diligently since the announcement to determine the logistics involved and the viability of sending a team to this location with such short notice. Currently, with less than 30 days until travel, USATF does not have sufficient details from the organizers regarding transportation logistics, accommodations, or security support. Information on logistics is critical, as the U.S. State Department has listed Colombia as “Level 3 – Reconsider Travel,” and the U.S. State Department prohibits U.S. government employees from using taxis or public transportation in Colombia due to safety concerns. Safety and well-being of athletes and staff is a top priority for USATF at all international competitions. As member federations are awaiting essential information and there are significant concerns regarding logistics, safety, and security, USATF has made the difficult decision not to send a team to the 2025 Pan Am U20 Championships. USATF recognizes the importance of an intentional and robust pathway for U20 athletes as they aim to achieve senior national teams and future medals. As such, USATF will look to host a U20 Pathway to Elite Seminar for event winners from the 2025 USATF U20 Championships. USATF’s High Performance department will continue to work closely with the USATF Men’s and Women’s Development Committees to envision new and innovative programming for U20 athletes that supports advancement to elite performances at the senior level.