Guam Track and Field Association

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Guam Track and Field Association
GTFA
Guam Track and Field Association Logo.png
Sport Athletics
Founded 1976 (1976)
Affiliation IAAF
Affiliation date 1986 (1986)
Regional affiliation OAA
Headquarters Dededo
President Jay Antonio
Vice president Joe Taitano
Secretary Albert Juan III
Official website
www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?assoc=1145&pID=2
Guam

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]

Current president is Jay Antonio. He was elected in May 2009,[7] and re-elected in April 2013 for the period 2013-2017.[8]

Affiliations

Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:

However, GTFA was suspended by the GNOC in November 2013.[9][10]

National records

GTFA maintains the Guamanian records in athletics.

External links

References

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