Elected: Willie Banks, 62
The former World Record holder in the triple jump has been chosen as the USATF candidate for election to the IAAF Council.
Hired: Jon Ridgeon, 51
The former international hurdle star has been hired to be the IAAF’s new CEO, starting in March.
Enshrined: USATF Hall Of Fame Class of ’18
The trio of Kathy Hammond, Bob Hersh & Dwight Phillips take their places among the sport’s greats.
Resigned: Jill Geer
USATF’s Chief Marketing Officer is leaving after 18 years with the national governing body to become CMO of the American College of Education.
Died: Pierre Colnard, 89
On March 30, in Sermaize-les-Baines, France. The setter of 17 national shot records, he World Ranked No. 7 in ’70. He had earlier placed 9th at the ’68 Olympics.
Died: Saida Gunba, 59
On November 24, in Tbilisi, Georgia. The javelin silver medalist from the ’80 Olympics for the Soviet Union was twice World Ranked, No. 8 in ’79 and No. 4 in ’80. □
