Rationalisation of track and field athletics

Question 1

Exclusion clause

Answer 1

Excluded working class population and labourers from participating in athletics

Question 2

How did women come into athletics

Answer 2

Originally deemed unsuitable, unladylike and wrong dress code
1922- Women’s AAA formed
However, we’re not allowed in the olympics until 1928, still couldn’t do 800m

Question 3

Why is athletics amateur

Answer 3

Keep fair play, play for love of sport not for money

Question 4

What did the AAA ensure?

Answer 4

Athletics was accessible for all of the population, eliminating class divide
Also introduced competitions and organised leagues + events

Question 5

What was the “trust fund”

Answer 5

A fund introduced post wwII that allowed performers to receive funding for living and travel costs whilst still remaining amateur

Question 6

What is the diamond league

Answer 6

Competition formed by IAF which provides global coverage of athletics with very high prize money

Question 7

What aided the early develoopment of athletics?

Answer 7

Urbanisation
Purpose built facilities
Mass spectating
Wagering