SOUTHAMPTON Sports Centre was put to good use on July 29, 1990, when these pictures were taken.

Athletes of all ages congregated in the complex to compete in a range of track, field and other sporting events.

From shot put to the 100 metres, many sporting skills were put to the test under the summer sun.

Daily Echo: Athletics on Southampton Sports Centre - July 29, 1990.

Two unnamed American football teams locked horns, as can be seen in these images. If you know their names, email ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk .