1946 AAA Championships
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| 1946 AAA Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19–20 July 1946 |
| Host city | London, England |
| Venue | White City Stadium |
| Level | Senior |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Events | 23 |
← 1939 1947 → | |
The 1946 AAA Championships was the 1946 edition of the annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA). It was held from 19 to 20 July 1946 at White City Stadium in London, England.[1][2][3]
The Championships consisted of 23 events and covered two days of competition. The attendance was 30,000.
It was the first championships to be held following the six years lost to World War II. The 10 miles and 440 yards relay events were not held.
Aad de Bruyn from the Netherlands retained his shot put title despite the six-year break. The Dutchman was the only athlete to retain a title, although Sydney Wooderson who won the 3 miles event and broke the British record had previously won the 1 mile event in 1939.
Impact of WWII
The Championships returned after missing six years due to World War II. Many former AAA champions or medal winners, (some of whom would have competed at the 1946 Championships) had been killed in action from 1939 to 1946 as a result or cause of the war. They included -
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