by Matthew Wood | Jan 2, 2019 | News
Why did the British selectors of the 1930s persistently ignore the No.1 high jumper and No.2 pole vaulter, John Dodd? Introduction: Various theories have been put forward for the origins of the pole vault, and Ian Tempest, the eminent York-based athletics historian,...
by Matthew Wood | Dec 31, 2018 | News
Ribble Valley 10K Sunday 30th December 2018 Race entry limit was reached in early December, clearly showing the popularity of this fast, traffic free event. In addition, an outstanding elite entry was sure to put the two existing course records under threat. In the...
by Matthew Wood | Dec 21, 2018 | News
It is with great sadness and regret, Warrington Athletic Club reports the passing of the irreplaceable Neville Jones, aged 82. He was found on the morning of our last Walton Gardens cross-country race (8/12/18) after falling at his home and had been in hospital since...
by Matthew Wood | Dec 19, 2018 | News
Annual General Meeting – Thursday 14th March 2019 Preliminalry Notice (In accordance with Article 7(B) of the Articles of Association) Preliminary Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Amateur Athletic Association will be held in the Olympic...
by Matthew Wood | Dec 17, 2018 | News
Rex Whitworth’s athletics background was unique among the Great Britain team members in Paris for the match with France on Sunday 2 September 1945 – six years, almost exactly to the day, since the fixture was supposed to have taken place but was then delayed somewhat...