Shanghai, China, May 30 – June 3, 1921
In the early 1920s, continental or regional athletics championships were a rarity. The Far Eastern Championships emerged as an exception, serving as a precursor to the modern Asian Games. The fifth edition of these competitions, dominated by China, Japan, and the Philippines, was held in China in 1921.
The performance levels did not reach those of North America or Europe. One reason was that Japan’s athletics prowess began to rise only in the late 1920s.
The sole double winner of the games was the Philippines’ “pocket rocket,” Fortunato Catalon, who sprinted to victory in both the 100-yard and 220-yard events. This marked his third sprint double in the history of the Far Eastern Games.
Medallists (Wikipedia)