The Sheffield United Harriers is athletics club was formed in 1894 in Sheffield, England. Their original colours were red and white hoops. The first meeting of the club was reported in the Sporting Chronicle 22 May 1894.
"The first evening meeting of this newly formed club took place yesterday evening at Bramall Lane 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.
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