1944 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

National athletics championship event 1944 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships #A9F5A9 New York City, New York, United States (men) February 27 (men) Madison Square Garden (men) 200px Senior Indoor 12 (12 men's + 0 women's) 1943 1945 The 1944 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 edition was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, and it took place February 27. There was no corresponding women's championships in 1944.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, Gil Dodds broke the 3 4-mile (1320 yards) world record, splitting 3:01 en route to his 4:08.3 mile victory.DODDS, OTHERS SET NEW MARKS IN A.A.U. MEET https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-dodds-others-set/154115552/ Birmingham Post-Herald 27 Aug 2024 10 28 Feb 1944 Medal summary Men 60 yards Ed Conwell 6.1 600 yards Robert Ufer 1:11.3 1000 yards Les Eisenhart 2:15.0 Mile run Gil Dodds 4:08.3 3 miles Oliver Hunter 14:22.2 60 yards hurdles Ed Dugger 7.5 High jump Dave Albritton 1.98 m Bill Vessie Pole vault Jack DeField 4.27 m Long jump Norwood "Barney" Ewell 7.46 m Shot put John Yonaker 15.45 m Weight throw Henry Dreyer 16.15 m 1 mile walk Joe Medgyesi 7:10.5 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 1944 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Category:Track and field competitions in New York City USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Category:Events at Madison Square Garden