The 1871 AAC Championships was an outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Club (AAC). The championships were held on 3 April 1871, at the Lillie Bridge Grounds in London.
Summary
Robert J. C. Mitchell set a new world record in the high jump, jumping 1.765. John Scott set a new world record in the 4 miles, recording 20:38.0. Robert J. C. Mitchell won four events for the second consecutive year. Results
Event1st2nd3rd100 yardsJohn G. Wilson Worcester C 10.4E. Jenner Davies Pembroke C 2 ydThomas Hooman London AC 2 ydquarter-mileAbbott R. Upcher First Trinity51.8W. Page London AC 4 ydA.S. Henry Dalbiac RMA, Woolwich 5 ydhalf-mileHon. Arthur L. PelhamThird Trinity 2:06.0Arthur J. C. Dowding New C 1 ft only 2 competitors 1 mile Walter M. Chinnery AAC 4:31.8 Thomas Christie Lincoln C 20 yd Edward Hawtrey St John's C30 yd4 miles John Scott London AC 20:38.0 WR Alfred Wheeler L.G.S 22:02.0 Frederick V. Rainsford London AC 23:37.0120yd hurdles Edward Garnier University C 16.6 William C. Davies Trinity C 3 yd Abbott R. Upcher Trinity C3 yd7 miles walk J. Francis Peek's CC 58:09 J. E. Bentley London AC disqonly 1 finished high jump Robert J. C. Mitchell Rossendale AC 1.765 WR John A. Harwood London AC 1.676 Charles Mason S. Lincoln AC 1.562pole jump Robert J. C. Mitchell Rossendale AC 3.07 William F. Powell Moore AAC 2.92 William F. Curteis Jesus C 2.90broad jump E. Jenner DaviesRobert J. C. Mitchell Pembroke C Rossendale 6.20n/a John A. Ornsby Lincoln C 6.17shot put Robert J. C. Mitchell Rossendale 11.80 Edward J. Bor (Ireland)RMA, Woolwich 11.42 Henry W. R. Domville Pembroke C 10.79hammer throw William A. Burgess Queen's C 32.13 Alaric W. Churchward Pembroke C 31.14 Henry Leeke Trinity 30.58
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