Nine Athletic South Africa members have been elected to an interim board to head the embattled federation.

ASA's entire board and several of its senior managers were suspended in the wake of the Caster Semenya debacle.

Ray Mali, who took over ASA's administration this week, chaired a special meeting at Olympic House in Johannesburg.

ASA members demanded a 50% representation on the body's board, so that they have the opportunity to run their own sport and restore the image of athletics.

During a tea break, athletes seemed frustrated by the discussions taking place in the closed meeting.