A 2020 Naval Academy graduate, Lt. j.g. Regine Tugade-Watson is a world champion in athletics and a Guamanian sprinter. She was one of was one of five Guamanian athletes who participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics. While at the Academy, during a match between Navy and Army, Tugade set an indoor national record for the 60m run with a time of 7.67. After graduating, she reported to USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). While aboard, she prepared for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by running sprints on the flight deck. She was successful and carried the Guam flag at the 2020 opening ceremony.

Last Updated: 29 March 2023