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The Canadian Track and Field Championships ( French: Championnats Canadiens d'Athlétisme) is an annual outdoor track and field competition organised by Athletics Canada, which serves as the Canadian national championship for the sport. The competition was first held in 1884 as a men's only event, with women's events being introduced in 1925. The event is typically reserved for Canadian nationals, though foreign athletes have entered (and won) as invited guests. The vast majority of foreign winners have come from either Great Britain or the United States.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 100 metres or 100 yards.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 200 metres or 220 yards.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 400 metres or 440 yards.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 800 metres or 880 yards.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 1500 metres or one mile.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 5000 metres or three miles.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 10,000 metres, five miles or six miles.
The 1946 marathon was an unofficial event. The 1972 marathon course was overly long by one kilometre.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 110 metres or 120 yards.
Prior to 1967, the event was variously held over 400 metres or 440 yards.
The 1952 event was held on a track.
From 1973 to 1988, plus 1997, the event was held on a track. In 1984 and 1987, both track and road championships were contested at this distance.
The event was held on a track in 1965.
The event was held variously over 60 metres or 60 yards, depending on the venue.
From 1987 to 1989 the women's triple jump was held but did not have championship status.
From 1987 to 1989 the women's hammer throw was held but did not have championship status.
In 1988 two events were held, one on the track and one on roads. The 1997 event was held on a track.