title: Marshall Islands Athletics
text: # Marshall Islands Athletics
  
  Marshall Islands Athletics, also known as Marshall Islands Athletics Federation (MIAF) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Marshall Islands.
  
  ## History
  
  Athletes from the Marshall Islands participated already at the 1969 Micronesian Games, (the Marshall Islands then still being part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,) and also after re-establishment of the Games in 1990.
  
  The foundation of MIAF is reported for 1987, as well as its affiliation to the IAAF in the same year.
  
  Melvin Majmeto served as president of MIAF.
  
  Current president is former shot putter and discus thrower Rais Aho.
  
  ## Affiliations
  
  * International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
  * Oceania Athletics Association (OAA)
  
  Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:
  
  * Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee (MINOC)
  
  ## National records
  
  MIAF maintains the Marshallese records in athletics.
  
  