1913 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

1913 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
DatesMarch 6
Host cityNew York City, New York, United States
Venue22nd Regiment Armory
LevelSenior
TypeIndoor
Events14
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The 1913 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 6. Women's championships were not officially held until 1927.[1][2]

At the championships, Abel Kiviat won the 1000 yards in an American record, and then also won the 600 yards. The 2 miles walk was introduced for the first time.[3][4][5]

Medal summary

Men

Event Gold Silver Bronze
75 yards Howard Drew7.8
300 yards Fred Burns33.2
600 yards Abel Kiviat1:15.2
1000 yards Abel Kiviat2:15.8
2 miles William Kramer9:19.2
70 yards hurdles James Wendell9.4
High jump John Johnstone1.85 m
Standing high jump Platt Adams5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Standing long jump Platt Adams3.27 m
Triple jump Dan Ahearn14.29 m
Pole vault for distance Platt Adams27 ft 91⁄2 in (8.47 m)
Shot put[a] Pat McDonald39 ft 31⁄4 in (11.96 m)
Weight throw for height Pat McDonald15 ft 7 in (4.74 m)
2 miles walk Dick Gifford14:32.6

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. ↑ "KIVIAT STAR OF THE A.A.U. NEW YORK MEET". The Republican. 7 Mar 1913. p. 14. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  4. ↑ "RECORDS BROKEN AT ATHLETIC MEET". The Evening Herald. 7 Mar 1913. p. 6. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  5. ↑ "NEW CHAMPIONS MADE IN A.A.U. INDOOR GAME". Brooklyn Eagle. 7 Mar 1913. p. 20. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
Results

Notes

  1. ↑ Implement was 24 pounds (11 kg)