1918 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

National athletics championship event 1918 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships #A9F5A9 New York City, New York, United States March 18 22nd Regiment Armory 200px Senior Indoor 12 1917 1919 The 1918 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 18. Women's championships were not officially held until 1927.UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN) http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/usai.htm GBR Athletics 9 August 2024UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/usawi.htm GBR Athletics 9 August 2024 At the championships, Joie Ray equalled the world record for 1000 yards. He beat Mike Devanney by 25 yards. Ray split the half-mile in 1:57 during that race, which was considered a feature of the championships. It was the last time that a 5 miles race was held at the indoor championships.JOIE RAY EQUALS WORLD'S RECORD https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-herald-joie-ray-equals-world/154953647/ The Evening Herald 9 Sep 2024 6 18 Mar 1918 Medal summary Men 60 yards William Ganzenmueller 6.8 300 yards Sherman Landers 32.4 600 yards Marvin Gustavson 1:17.0 1000 yards Joie Ray 2:14.0 2 miles Edward Garvey 9:40.0 5 miles Charles Pores 25:281 5 70 yards hurdles Harold Barron 9.6 High jump Egon Erickson 1.78 m Standing high jump Leo Goehring 5 0 Standing long jump Sam Kronman 3.11 m Shot put Douglas Sinclair 13.07 m 2 miles walk Richard Remer 14:27.2 References Results UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN) http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/usai.htm GBR Athletics 9 August 2024 UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/usawi.htm GBR Athletics 9 August 2024 1918 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Category:Sports competitions in Manhattan USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Category:Track and field competitions in New York City Category:1910s in Manhattan Category:March 1918 sports events in the United States