This is Who We Are

Nearly 100,000 Americans are members of USA Track and Field (USATF). USATF member organizations include the U.S. Olympic Committee, NCAA, NAIA, Road Runners Club of America, Running USA and the National Federation of State High School Associations. There are fifty-seven USATF Associations assigned to oversee the sport and its 2,500 clubs.

Southwest Sprinters Track Club is one of the 2500 USA Track and Field clubs. We are recognized by our peers as one of the top teams within USATF. The team established numerous American and world relay records. Our members hold various individual world and national championship titles and records.

Most recently, Southwest Sprinters TC M40 team continued its winning tradition in New York at the Millrose Games by winning the 4 x 400m relay for the 4th consecutive time and in Philadelphia at Penn Relays for the 7th consecutive time. Southwest Sprinters TC members are committed to the sport, strive daily to improve,embrace competition and lend support to each other.

Our mission is straightforward - promote interest in health and fitness through the sport of track and field. We believe dedication to the sport leads to making healthier everyday choices in diet and exercise. Decisions easily conveyed by example to our friends, family and communities through a commitment to track and field.

Southwest Sprinters Track Club is currently a non-profit entity.



Leadership Team and Advisory Board


David Jones
President

David formed the Southwest Sprinters Track club in 2000. Since then, the team has grown from 20 local members to over 60 members nationally. SWS has gained national and international recognition under the leadership of David. The leadership team was added in 2010 to assist with the increase in membership and the achievement of the mission and vision. David is an accomplished 200m and 400m sprinter holding several masters national individual titles and relay records.

Lyndell Pitman
Vice President

Lyndell is the newly appointed Vice President, charged with leading the team's efforts at achieving greater recognition and the expansion of the community engagement projects. Lyndell is an accomplished 200m and 400m sprinter holding several masters national individual titles and relay records.

Antwon Dussett
Membership Coordinator/Website Security

Antwon has served as webmaster and is now the newly appointed membership coordinator. Holds several national and international titles and records in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m relays. Antwon was selected as the Athlete of the Year by the USA Track & Field Association.

Dr. Marcus Shute
Accounts Manager

Marcus has served as the team account and financial advisor. He is responsible for gathering and maintaining the team's financial records. Marcus holds several titles and world records in the 400m and 4x400m relays.

Linda Carty-Dumitrescu
Webmaster/Secretary

Linda has been responsible for the development and maintenance of the team website as well as the development of marketing & promotional materials. Linda joined the team in 2010. She is a 100m and 200m sprinter with an accomplished background as a triple jumper.

Hector Betancourt
Vendor Relations Coordinator

Hector is the newly appointed coordinator for identifying sponsors and developing partnerships. Hector's track accomplishments include recent 1st place finishes in the 400m and 400m hurdle at major championship events. He was also part of the 2021 Outdoor National Masters Championship gold medal 4x100 relay team.

Jamie Mulazim
Treasurer

Jamie has served as the team treasurer and budget manager. She assist with generating reports accounts statements and bank statement reconciliation. Jamie is an accomplished 100m and 200m sprinter.


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