| 1919 AAA Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 5 July 1919 |
| Host city | London, England |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge (stadium) |
| Level | Senior |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Events | 17 |
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The 1919 AAA Championships was the 1919 edition of the annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA). It was held on Saturday 5 July 1919 at the Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England. [1] [2]
The Championships consisted of 17 events. The triple jump, javelin and discus throw were not held.
The Championships returned after missing four years due to World War I. Many former AAA champions or medal winners who would have competed at the 1919 Championships had been killed in action from 1914 to 1918 as a result or cause of the war. They included -
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