Sporting and Athletic Records

WA L K I N G I.—WORLD'S RECORDS (i) BY DISTANCE (ii) BY TIME II.—WORLD'S AMATEUR RECORDS (i) BY DISTANCE (ii) BY TIME III.—BRITISH RECORDS IV.—BRITISH AMATEUR RECORDS V.—AMERICAN AMATEUR RECORDS VI.—AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL RECORDS VII.—MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS (SIX DAYS' WALK, LONDON TO BRIGHTON, etc.) As in the case of Running, with the exception of a few short distances, all World's Walking Records are held by Englishmen. Noteworthy records are, the mile in 6m. 23s. by W. P KRKINS, British Professional; and 8 miles 302 yards within the hour, walked by J. M EAGHER, American Professional. W. J. S TURGESS, British Amateur, comes very 3 11