The Sheffield United Harriers

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were formed in 1894 in

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. The first meeting of the club was reported in the ''

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'' 22 May 1894. "The first evening meeting of this newly formed club took place yesterday evening at

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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. In 1975, 'Sheffield United Harriers' amalgamated with 'Sheffield City Athletic Club' to form 'Sheffield Athletic Club'.

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