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The first Welsh Rankings appeared in 1962 in leaflet form, produced by Clive Williams and Ken Bennett.

They were produced in leaflet form until the 1976 lists
appeared in a booklet.

A decision has been made to transcribe the original Welsh rankings, with amendments.
Years 1962, 1963 and 1964 are now on the website.
Look under Track & Field.

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GUESS WHO?

For the answer look under Articles,
then Annual Reviews

Aim

The aim of AthleticsStatsWales is to try and give as complete a record as possible of the statistical history of athletics in Wales from the earliest times to the present day.  It is vital that information about our sport is not lost.

Track and field, cross country and road running will be covered. Statistics will be the main focus of this site, but there will be articles on various topics. Information will be kept up to date and therefore a permanent statistical record will be maintained. It is hoped that the site will eventually give a complete picture of the sport in Wales. Some of the information first appeared in the book 'History of Welsh Athletics', published in 2000, written by John Collins, Alan Currie, Brenda Currie, Mike Walters and Clive Williams, who was also the editor.

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Records

Hall of Fame

UK Outdoor Vests

Pentathlon All TIme Lists

Walks

T&F Matches

XC Matches 2000s

Annual Rankings

ADDITION

WELSH T&F RANKINGS FOR 1965
Look under Track & Field, then Rankings

ADDITION

WELSH HEPTATHLON
ALL TIME LISTS
Look under Track & Field, then All Time Lists Field

ADDITION

1969 DIARY
Look under Articles, then Annual Reviews

UPDATE

WELSH FEMALE TRACK ALL TIME LISTS
Look under Track & Field, then All Time Lists Track

UPDATE

WELSH FEMALE FIELD
ALL TIME LISTS
Look under T&F, then All Time Field

UPDATE

WELSH MALE FIELD ALL TIME LISTS
Look under Track & Field, then All Time Lists Field

UPDATE

WELSH MALE TRACK
ALL TIME LISTS
Look under Track & Field, then All Time Lists Track

UPDATE

WELSH MAR/5K CHAMPS
Look under Road Running, then Champs

This is the start of an ongoing project and information will be posted on the website in stages.
Under each section in the menu bar, details will be given about the type of information it is hoped to provide in the long term. To begin with an attempt has been made to try and place some information into each of the named sections.

Keep checking each section and the 'in the pipeline' box above.

Various sources have been used to compile the information on this site:

Our personal collection of programmes and results, Welsh Athletics Annuals, NUTS publications, Athletics Weekly, old newspapers, material from the collections of Viv Pitcher, D J P Richards and Eddie O'Donnell plus numerous books and websites. Plus we often call on the expertise of others in the world of Welsh athletics who share our enthusiasm for safeguarding the history of our wonderful sport in Wales.

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SEVENTY YEARS AGO

In 1949 Newport H had a flourishing Ladies' section both for summer and winter athletics and they were anxious for fixtures with other clubs.

 SIXTY YEARS AGO

At Colwyn Bay on 13 June 1959 the North Wales T&F Champs were held. Arthur Richardson broke the JM and SM Shot records.
Local 17 year old schoolgirl Daphne Williams won both the 100y and 220 yards.

FIFTY YEARS AGO

A Valley League fixture was due to be held at Crickhowell on Sat 18 Jan 1969, but it had to be switched to Troedyrhiw and Secretary moved the event to the Sunday ! This was the first time an official athletics event had been held on a Sunday in Wales. Two clubs declined to take part.

Double click to insert body te ..FORTY YEARS AGO

Promoters and athletes were delighted with the results of the inaugural Aberdare Road Race held in traffic free Aberdare Park on 21 April 1979. Winner was Tony Simmons, followed by Steve Slocombe and Bernie Hayward.

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