8 November – Freddie Welsh wins the British lightweight title, and becomes the first boxer to be awarded a Lonsdale Belt (in London). 20 December – Thomas Thomas is awarded the first Lonsdale Belt at middleweight. Athletics (track and field) 23 August – Welshman Fred 'Tenby' Davies beats Irishman Bert Day to become world champion over the half-mile distance (at Pontypridd).