1914 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

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1914 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
DatesMarch 2
Host cityNew York City, New York, United States
Venue22nd Regiment Armory
LevelSenior
TypeIndoor
Events9
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The 1914 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships were organized by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and served as the national championships in indoor track and field for the United States.

The men's championships were held at the 22nd Regiment Armory in New York City, New York, and they took place March 2. Women's championships were not officially held until 1927.[1][2]

Two world records and five championship records were set. The Irish American Athletic Club won the team competition.[3]

Medal summary

Men

Event Gold Silver Bronze
75 yards Alvah Meyer7.6
300 yards Alvah Meyer32.2
600 yards Thomas Halpin1:13.4
1000 yards Abel Kiviat2:15.4
2 miles Harry Smith9:18.0
70 yards hurdles John Eller9.4
High jump Eugene Jennings1.85 m
Standing long jump Platt Adams3.32 m
Pole vault for distance Platt Adams28 ft 01⁄2 in (8.54 m)
Shot put[a] Pat McDonald37 ft 7 in (11.45 m)
Weight throw for height Pat McDonald15 ft 9 in (4.8 m)
2 miles walk Richard Remer14:21.8

References

  1. ↑ "UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "OLD RECORDS GO IN A.A.U. GAMES". The New York Times. 3 Mar 1914. p. 10. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
Results

Notes

  1. ↑ Implement was 24 pounds (11 kg)