SWTFOA president named to Hall of fame
WYLIE, TX – October 18, 2018 The 10th Annual Texas Track & Field Hall of Fame Class has been selected. These Inductees-Elect will be enshrined at a ceremony on the evening of January 11, 2019 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine.
Raymond Pierre - Among the Baylor great history of sprinters, Pierre enjoyed success at the NCAAs, Pan American Games and IAAF World competitions. In 1987, he won the 400-meters at the Pan American Games, then followed with a 1989 400-meter title at the NCAA Championships. Pierre won silver in the 4x400 relay at both the 1989 IAAF World Cup and the 1991 IAAF World Indoor Championships. In his post-athletic career, Pierre has established himself as one of the sport’s leading starters.
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Raymond Pierre with family
swtfoa Annual Meeting
2018 Annual Meeting
Nice turnout for our meeting this year at Apogee Stadium on the UNT campus
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2018 Presidents Award
Presidents Award winner Gary Rush with board member Chuck Estill
Chester Bradley Honorarium
Chester Bradley Honorarium winner Candice Pierre
Conlin/VanOrder Field Event Official of the year
Conlin/VanOrder Field Event Official of the Year winner Jerry Sutterfield.
Conlin/VanOrder Running Event Official of the year
Tommy Mankins
Special Achievement Award
Doc Tyson
Thanks to University of North Texas
UNT head track coach Carl Sheffield welcomes Officials and describes new 14 million dollar track facilities and plans for new meets.
2018 Award Winners
L-R Doc Tyson, Gary Rush, Candice Pierre, Jerry Sutterfield.
USATF Recognized Officials
Officials regonized by USATF for their service in 2018, Judith Nkwoparah, Don Osterman, Jayme Kiraly, Mark Stephens, Gerry Graves, David Collins, Lenard Henderson, Jannifer Bailey, Tim Odie, Lester Mount, Mike Farish, & Erik McWhorter.
