1928 AAA Championships

The 1928 AAA Championships was the 1928 edition of the annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA).

It was held from 6 to 7 July 1928 at Stamford Bridge in London, England.

[1][2] The Championships consisted of 24 events and covered two days of competition.

The decathlon was introduced for the first time and the marathon was held from Windsor to Stamford Bridge.

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South African Wilfred Legg won the 100 yards
Two more South Africans, Sid Atkinson, winner of the 120 yards hurdles (left) and George Weightman-Smith, second in the javelin (right)