Derek Mandell and Leo Tkel are the male ambassadors of the United Guam Marathon. Derek is a former Olympian and one of Guam's top runners over the last decade. Leo, originally from Palau, moved to Guam and found the motivation to run as a personal endeavor and hasn't left the sport ever since.
Terrence Diego and Jeniece Hernandez are members of The Hurao Academy, promoting culture and use of the Chamoru language in everyday life. Don't forget to follow Terrence's IG @rencedb for his interactions with his grandmother. Priceless...
Rhea Macaluso is a physique bodybuilder and an elite runner in Guam. Manami Iijima is a professional triathlete and Guam's top female runner of 2017. Rene Logie is an event and promotions manager for Guam Sports Inc., who is involved with the Guam Marathon.
These ladies are ambassadors of the United Guam Marathon looking to promote the upcoming top marathon of the Pacific Region.
Special Thanks to Leann Abonales for connecting me with these ultimate athletes of Guam.
Blake Watson is a radio dj on Star 101
Mike Carbullido is a professional jiu-jitsu practitioner out of the world renowned, Atos BJJ Academy, in San Diego, California.