Chilean Athletics Federation
Governing body of athletics in Chile
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The Chilean Athletics Federation (Spanish: Federación Atlética de Chile], FEDACHI) is the governing body of athletics in Chile.[1] It served the purpose of the Chilean Olympic Committee until one was established in 1934. The president for the period 2014-2017 was Juan Luis Carter.[2]
| Federación Atlética de Chile] | |
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| Sport | Athletics |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Federation |
| Abbreviation | FEDACHI |
| Founded | May 21, 1914 |
| Affiliation | World Athletics |
| Regional affiliation | CONSUDATLE |
| Affiliation date | May 24, 1918 |
| Headquarters | Santiago |
| President | Juan Luis Carter |
| Vice president | Bernardo Espinoza |
| Secretary | Mónica Fredes |
| Official website | |
| www | |
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History
FEDACHI was founded on 21 May 1914. First president was Erasmo Arellano Durán.[3] FEDACHI was one of three founder members of the CONSUDATLE on 24 May 1918, in Buenos Aires. Former president until 2013 was Álvaro González.[4][5]
Affiliations
FEDACHI is the national member federation for Chile in the following international organisations:
- World Athletics
- Confederación Sudamericana de Atletismo (CONSUDATLE; South American Athletics Confederation)
- Association of Panamerican Athletics (APA)
- Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo (AIA; Ibero-American Athletics Association)
Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:
- Chilean Olympic Committee (Spanish: Comité Olímpico de Chile)
Members
National records
FEDACHI maintains the Chilean records in athletics.