The Guam Track and Field Association (GTFA) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Guam.[1]

History

The history of running in Guam is well described.[2] The participation of athletes from Guam at the 1966 South Pacific Games is documented.[3]

The foundation of GTFA is reported for 1976, aa well as its affiliation to the IAAF in the year 1986.[4]

Between 2001-2004, former marathon runner Fred Schumann served as president.[5] In 2005, Franklin Tangalin was elected president.[6] Jay Antonio served as president from May 2009 - December 2014.

Current president is Derek Mandell. He was elected in April 2017 for the period 2017-2021.[7] Mandell was re-elected president in August 2021 for the period of 2021-2025.

Affiliations

Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:

GTFA was suspended by the GNOC in November 2013,[8][9] but was reinstated as an associate member in June 2018. GTFA was reinstated as a full-member of GNOC in February 2021.

National records

GTFA maintains the Guamanian records in athletics.

References

  1. ^ Guam Track and Field Association, IAAF, retrieved January 25, 2014
  2. ^ Babauta, Leo, Running: History of the Sport on Guam, Guampedia, retrieved January 25, 2014
  3. ^ Snow, Bob (October 12, 2012), SECOND SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES - NOUMEA 1966 - FULL RESULTS OF THE ATHLETICS COMPETITION (PDF), OAA, archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2013, retrieved January 25, 2014
  4. ^ International Association of Athletics Federations - Constitution - In force as from 1st November 2011, IAAF, p. 57, retrieved January 25, 2014
  5. ^ Babauta, Leo, Runner Profile: Fred Schumann, Guampedia, retrieved January 25, 2014
  6. ^ GUAM TRACK AND FIELD ELECT NEW BOARD, OAA, May 18, 2005, retrieved January 25, 2014
  7. ^ "GTFA elects Board of Directors for new term". Pacific Daily News - Guam. May 3, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  8. ^ Macaluso, David F. (November 22, 2013), Guam track and field suspended?, Marianas Variety, retrieved January 25, 2014
  9. ^ Macaluso, David F. (November 25, 2013), OAA backs Guam Track and Field, Marianas Variety, retrieved January 25, 2014

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