Sheffield United Harriers

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject. Please help improve the article with a good introductory style.

This athletics club was formed in 1894. Their original colours were red and white hoops. The first meeting of the club was reported in the Sporting Chronicle 22nd May 1894.

"The first evening meeting of this newly formed club took place yesterday evening at Bramall Lane in fine weather before 1,000 spectators."

There were only 3 events on the timetable; the 100 yards, the 2 mile running race and the 1 mile bicycle race.