1988 AAA Championships
The 1988 AAA Championships was an outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur [Athletic Association], held from 5–7 August at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England.It served as the trials for the Great Britain at the 1988 [Summer Olympics|1988 British Olympic team]. It was considered the de facto national championships for the United Kingdom, ahead of the 1989 [UK Athletics Championships].
For the first time, men's and women's events were contested at the same championships, with the WAAA Championships merging with the previously men-only AAA Championships.
The men's decathlon, women's heptathlon and women's 5000 metres events were hosted in Stoke-on-Trent. The women's 10,000 m walk was held in London.