Rationalisation Of Track And Field Flashcards
When was the AAC (amateur athletic club) formed
1866
When was the AAA formed (amateur athletic association)
24 April 1880
When was the women’s AAA formed
1922
When were women first allowed in Olympics
1928
(Not allowed to compete in events over 800m as ‘too strenuous’
When were women first allowed in Olympic marathon
1984
When were women first allowed in Olympic triple jump/hammer
1996/2000
When was diamond league formed
2010
What was common in the early days of pedestrianism and foot races?
Wagering
Difference between amateurs and professionals in 19th century athletics
Upper and middle class amateurs ran for enjoyment or to test themselves
Lower classes ran to make money and were deemed ‘professionals’
Why did AAC form an exclusion clause?
In an attempt to separate modern athletics from the old corrupt form
Excluding the working classes or those earning money from membership of the AAC
Aimed to bring respectability to athletics, emphasising endeavour, fair play, courage and no wagering
Who was the AAC formed by?
Ex-public schoolboys and ex-university men who were gentlemen amateurs
Who did the AAC exclude?
Mechanics, artisans and labourers
What did the AAA change the definition of a professional to?
Opened up the exclusion clause and defined a professional as anyone who ran for money opposed to someone from the working classes
How many spectators at early 19th century foot races and pedestrianism events?
Large numbers- up to 25000 and wagering took place
Impact of industrialisation and urbanisation
-industrialisation led to the end of rural fairs- replaced by urban fairs as large numbers migrated to towns and cities for work.
-athletics became popular in towns and cities with purpose built tracks in most major cities by mid 19th century.
