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The 1953
AAA Championships
The AAA Championships was an annual track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association of England. It was the foremost domestic athletics event in the United Kingdom during its lifetime, despite the existence of the offi ...
was the 1953 edition of the annual outdoor track and field
Track and field (or athletics in British English) is a sport that includes Competition#Sports, athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name used in North America is derived from where the sport takes place, a ru ...
competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association
The Amateur Athletic Association of England or AAA (pronounced 'three As') is the oldest national governing body for athletics in the world, having been established on 24 April 1880. Historically it effectively oversaw athletics throughout Brita ...
(AAA). It was held from 10 to 11 July 1953 at White City Stadium
White City Stadium in London, England, was built for the 1908 Summer Olympics. It hosted the finish of the first modern marathon and swimming, speedway, boxing, show jumping, athletics, stock car racing, concerts and a match at the 1966 FIFA W ...
in London, England.
Summary
The Championships covered two days of competition. The marathon was held in Cardiff and the decathlon event was held in Uxbridge.Results
See also
*1953 WAAA Championships
The 1953 WAAA Championships were the national track and field championships for women in the United Kingdom.
The event was held at White City Stadium, London, on 4 July 1953.
Results
+ Held on 12 September at Birmingham
See also
*1953 ...
References
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