Publisher's Synopsis
In this official history of the Women's Amateur Athletic Association commissioned by the AAA, Mel Watman recalls the major personalities and events during 90 years of women's athletics. It's all here, from the pioneering days of the early 1920s right through to the London Olympics of 2012 and Jessica Ennis's heptathlon triumph. Highlights of every WAAA Championships meeting from 1923 are included, along with over 100 full-colour photos, a wealth of fascinating trivia and complete lists of champions in all age groups.