1949 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

National athletics championship event 1949 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships #A9F5A9 New York City, New York, United States February 19 (men)March 26 (women) Madison Square Garden (men)2nd Engineers Armory (women) 200px Senior Indoor 19 (12 men's + 7 women's) 1948 1950 The 1949 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 19. The women's meet was held separately at the 2nd Engineers Armory on March 26.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, Bill Dwyer won the men's 60 yards in what was described as the "most solid victory" in 20 years.Dwyer Wins AAU Sprint Crown; Joyce Triumps in Prep 880, Mile https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-dwyer-wins-aau-sprint-c/154090371/ The Boston Globe 27 Aug 2024 32 20 Feb 1949Mae Faggs Sets National Mark For 220 Yards https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-brooklyn-daily-eagle-mae-faggs-sets/154090767/ The Brooklyn Daily Eagle 27 Aug 2024 29 27 Mar 1949NATIONAL SENIOR WOMEN'S INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS https://lynbrooksports.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/CTRN/1949%20AAU.pdf OFFICIAL TRACK AND FIELD HANDBOOK 4 September 2024 102 Medal summary Men 60 yards Bill Dwyer 6.2 600 yards Dave Bolen 1:11.6 1000 yards Bob Mealey 2:13.9 Mile run Willem Slijkhuis NED 4:11.2 Ingvar Bengtsson SWE Neil Pratt 3 miles Gaston Reiff BEL 14:08.1 Erik Ahlden SWE Fred Wilt 60 yards hurdles Harrison Dillard 7.2 High jump Richard Phillips 2.01 m Pole vault Richmond "Boo" Morcom 4.46 m Long jump Herb Douglas 7.60 m Shot put Wilbur Thompson 16.71 m Weight throw Sam Felton 17.67 m 1 mile walk Henry Laskau 6:29.5 Women 50 yards Dolores Dwyer 6.4 220 yards Mae Faggs 25.9 50 yards hurdles Bernice Robinson 7.2 High jump Nancy Cowperthwaite-Phillips 1.40 m Standing long jump Nancy Cowperthwaite-Phillips 2.52 m Shot put Ramona Massey 11.65 m Basketball throw Ottilie Barth 94 4.5 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 1949 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships 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