Talk:Andy Bakjian

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Serving at many of the top track and field meets in Southern California, Bakjian established himself as a leading official

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Serving at many of the top track and field meets in Southern California, Bakjian established himself as a leading official

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He chaired the national officials committee and headed the panel that selected the slate of officials for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He also served as chief referee of running events at the Games....

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He later chaired the national officials committee...headed the panel that selected the slate of officials for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He also served as chief referee of running events at the Games...

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