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Croydon Harriers is an athletics club based in
Although the club is listed as being was founded in 1920 it could be considered more of a revival than a founding. There is evidence of a Croydon Harriers club forming in December 1909 when the first AGM was held at Horniman Hall, North-end to elect officers and to organise runs. The club existed for at least three years and previous to this the South Croydon Harriers had existed from at least 1894.
The Harriers moved to the Croydon Sports Arena in 1953 following its construction. The first athletics meeting was held on 15 July 1953 in front of a 4,000 attendance.
Croydon
Croydon is a large town in South London, England, south of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Croydon, a Districts of England, local government district of Greater London; it is one of the largest commercial districts in Greater Lond ...
, London, England and is located at Croydon Sports Arena. The club caters for all age groups.
History
Although the club is listed as being was founded in 1920 it could be considered more of a revival than a founding. There is evidence of a Croydon Harriers club forming in December 1909 when the first AGM was held at Horniman Hall, North-end to elect officers and to organise runs. The club existed for at least three years and previous to this the South Croydon Harriers had existed from at least 1894.
The Harriers moved to the Croydon Sports Arena in 1953 following its construction. The first athletics meeting was held on 15 July 1953 in front of a 4,000 attendance.
Notable athletes
Olympians
References
Athletics clubs in London Sport in the London Borough of Croydon 1920 establishments in England Athletics clubs in England {{Athletics-club-stub