Guam Track and Field Association
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| Sport | Athletics |
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| Abbreviation | GTFA |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Affiliation | IAAF |
| Affiliation date | 1986 |
| Regional affiliation | OAA |
| Headquarters | Dededo |
| President | Peter Rivera |
| Vice president | Joe Taitano |
| Secretary | Riza Tugade |
| Official website | |
| www | |
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The Guam Track and Field Association (GTFA) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Guam.[1]
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.
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