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1907 AAA Championships
The 1907 AAA Championships was the 1907 edition of the annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA). It was held on Saturday 6 July 1907 at the Fallowfield Stadium Fallowfield Stadium was an athletics stadium and velodrome in Fallowfield, Manchester, England. It opened in May 1892 as the home of Manchester Athletics Club after it was forced to move from its home next to Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Fallow ... in Manchester, England in front of 5–7,000 spectators. The Championships consisted of 16 events. Results References {{British championships in athletics AAA Championships Athletics Outdoor Sports competitions in Manchester 1907 in athletics (track and field) 1900s in Manchester July 1907 sports events in the United Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fallowfield Stadium
Fallowfield Stadium was an athletics stadium and velodrome in Fallowfield, Manchester, England. It opened in May 1892 as the home of Manchester Athletics Club after it was forced to move from its home next to Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Fallowfield was most regularly used for cycling by the Manchester Wheelers' Club, who held their annual competition there until 1976. The stadium came to national attention on 26 March 1893 during the FA Cup final between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton which Wolverhampton Wanderers won 1–0. With a capacity of 15,000 the attendance of 45,000 meant the majority of spectators had no view of the match. The stadium hosted the second 1899 FA Cup semi-final replay between Sheffield United and Liverpool, the match had to be abandoned due to a crush in the crowd. The cycle track was originally of shale, later resurfaced with concrete, 509 yards in circumference with 30-degree bankings. The stadium hosted cycling events for the 1934 Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Davies (athlete)
Charles Christie Davies (28 September 1881 – 13 August 1964) was a British sprint athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Biography Davies finished third behind Edwin Montague in the 440 yards event at the 1907 AAA Championships. At the 1908 Olympic Games he represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, in the 400 metres, Davies won his preliminary heat with a time of 50.4 seconds to advance to the semifinals. There, he dropped his time to 49.8 seconds, but still lost to John Carpenter John Howard Carpenter (born January 16, 1948) is an American filmmaker, composer, and actor. Most commonly associated with horror film, horror, action film, action, and science fiction film, science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s, he is ... who ran the course in 49.4 seconds. Davies did not advance to the final. References External links * * * * 1881 births 1964 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Clarke (athlete)
William Thomas Clarke (13 November 1882 – 2 November 1960) was a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Biography Clarke was born in Harmston, Lincolnshire, England and was a member of the Sefton Harriers. He began running in 1904 before moving to Liverpool. In 1907, he won the Northern cross-country title and finished third behind Adam Underwood in the 10 miles event at the 1907 AAA Championships The 1907 AAA Championships was the 1907 edition of the annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA). It was held on Saturday 6 July 1907 at the Fallowfield Stadium Fallowfield Stadium was an .... In the Olympic year of 1908, Clarke participated in the International Cross-Country, finishing 5th and won the Liverpool Olympic marathon trial. He was however struggling to find work and required help from family to fund him, while he trained for the Olympics. Clarke represented the Great ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Underwood
Adam is the name given in Genesis 1–5 to the first human. Adam is the first human-being aware of God, and features as such in various belief systems (including Judaism, Christianity, Gnosticism and Islam). According to Christianity, Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. This action introduced death and sin into the world. This sinful nature infected all his descendants, and led humanity to be expelled from the Garden. Only through the crucifixion of Jesus, humanity can be redeemed. In Islam, Adam is considered ''Khalifa'' (خليفة) (successor) on earth. This is understood to mean either that he is God's deputy, the initiation of a new cycle of sentient life on earth, or both. Similar to the Biblical account, the Quran has Adam placed in a garden where he sins by taking from the Tree of Immortality, so loses his abode in the garden. When Adam repents from his sin, he is forgiven by God. This is seen as a guidance for h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of British Champions In 10 Miles
The British 10 miles athletics champions covers the AAA Championships from 1880-1972. The event was discontinued after 1972. Where an international athlete won the AAA Championships the highest ranking UK athlete is considered the National Champion in this list. Past winners DISCONTINUED References {{Reflist 10 miles metres British British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. * British national identity, the characteristics of British people and culture ... British Athletics Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Duncan (athlete)
Alexander Duncan (24 February 1884 – 21 January 1959) was a British long-distance runner and competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was considered among the fastest long distance runners in the world. Biography Duncan belonged to the Kendal Welcome Harrier Club. Duncan won the English Open Mile in 1902 and came third in the English Half-Mile. He also won the Salford Harrier's sports and Preston Guild mile in 1902. In 1903, he won the Mile at New Brighton and the Two Miles Handicap at Stanley Park in Liverpool. He then picked up more victories in Barrow, Dalton-in-Furness, Darlington, Jendal, Glasgow, and Leeds. Duncan won the British Northern Counties 4 miles race in 1906. In 1907, Duncan won the Northern Counties 4 miles again and won the 1907 AAA Championships 4 miles. Duncan also came in second place in the 1907 AAA 10 miles race. In 1908, he won the AAA 10 miles race and then won the 22.5 mile English Marathon Olympic Trial. Duncan became the National 10 miles c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of British Champions In 5000 Metres
The British 5,000 metres athletics champions covers four competitions; the current British Athletics Championships which was founded in 2007, the preceding AAA Championships (1880-2006), the Amateur Athletic Club Championships (1866-1879) and finally the UK Athletics Championships which existed from 1977 until 1997 and ran concurrently with the AAA Championships. The distance was originally 4 miles but in 1932 switched to 3 miles. Where an international athlete won the AAA Championships the highest ranking UK athlete is considered the National Champion in this list. Past winners * nc = not contested References {{Reflist 5,000 metres British British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. * British national identity, the characteristics of British people and culture ... British Athletics Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Lee (athlete)
John William Lee (13 January 1881 – 22 August 1960) was a British athlete. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Biography Also known as Jack Lee, he was affiliated with Heaton Harriers, a Newcastle upon Tyne-based club, although he started his career with West Hartlepool Harriers. He twice finished third behind George Butterfield in the 1 mile event at the 1906 AAA Championships and 1907 AAA Championships. Lee represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the 800 metres, Lee finished second in his semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. His time was 2:01.7, only .3 seconds behind John Halstead's winning time. Lee's time in the 1500 metres semifinals was 4:12.4, putting him in fourth place in the heat and eliminating him from the final. Lee went on to serve as chairman of Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Deakin
Joseph Edmund Deakin (6 February 1879 – 30 June 1972) was a British athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Biography Deakin served with the Rifle Brigade and fought in the Boer War. During this time, he set South African records at both the 880 yards and 1 mile. While posted to Ireland, he ran with Clonliffe Harriers and won the Irish 1 mile and 4 mile titles in 1901. Returning to England, he joined Herne Hill Harriers in 1903 and soon established a reputation as one of the country's finest cross-country runners, winning an individual bronze (1905) and team gold medals (1905, 1906 and 1908) at the International Cross Country Championships. Deakin finished second behind George Butterfield in the 1 mile event and second behind Alexander Duncan in the 4 mile event at the 1907 AAA Championships. He also finished second in the English national cross-country championships in 1907 and showed sufficient form in track races during the early part of the 1908 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Butterfield (athlete)
George Butterfield (April 1879 – 24 September 1917) was a British Athletics (sport), athlete running for Darlington Harriers. He ran the world's fastest mile in 1906 and competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Biography Born in Stockton on Tees, Butterfield became the List of British champions in 1500 metres, National mile champion after winning the AAA Championships title at the 1905 AAA Championships. He went on to successfully defend the title in both 1906 and 1907. Butterfield came in second in his semi-final heat in the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres, 800 metres at the 1908 Olympic Games, with a time of 1:58.9. His finish, while behind Ödön Bodor's, was ahead of defending champion James Lightbody's. Butterfield did not advance to the final. At the same Olympics, he also competed in the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 metres, 1500 metres, placing third in his initial semifinal heat and not advancing to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of British Champions In 1500 Metres ...
The British 1,500 metres athletics champions covers four competitions; the current British Athletics Championships which was founded in 2007, the preceding AAA Championships (1880-2006), the Amateur Athletic Club Championships (1866-1879) and finally the UK Athletics Championships which existed from 1977 until 1997 and ran concurrently with the AAA Championships. The AAA Championships were open to international athletes but were not considered the National Champion in this list if they won the relevant Championship. Past winners nc = not contested References {{Reflist 800 metres British British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. * British national identity, the characteristics of British people and culture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Astley
Arthur Astley (11 March 1881 – September 1915) was a British track and field athlete from Lancashire who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Biography Astley was a member of the Salford Harriers. He became the National 880 yards champion after winning the AAA Championships title at the 1906 AAA Championships. Astley represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where he ran the 800 metres, finishing second in his semi-final (first round) heat with a time of 1:59.9. He did not advance to the final. The next day, Astley also took second place in his preliminary heat of the 400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor running track, it is ..., not advancing to the semifinals. References Sources * * * * External links * 1881 births 1915 deaths Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
