1923 WAAA Championships

1923 WAAA Championships
Dates18 August
Host cityLondon, Great Britain
VenueOxo Sports Ground
LevelSenior
TypeOutdoor
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WAAA Championships

The 1923 WAAA Championships were the first national track and field championships for women in the UK.[1][2][3][4][5] The tournament was held on 18 August[6] 1923[7] at the Oxo Sport Grounds[8] in London, United Kingdom.

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