1936 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

National athletics championship event 1936 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships #A9F5A9 New York City, New York, United States (men)St. Louis, Missouri, United States (women) February 22 (men)February 12 (women) Madison Square Garden (men)St. Louis Coliseum (women) 200px200px Senior Indoor 20 (13 men's + 7 women's) 1935 1937 The 1936 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 22. The women's meet was held separately at the St. Louis Coliseum in St. Louis, Missouri, taking place February 12.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 women's championships, the "Fulton Flash" Helen Stephens broke the U.S. record in the 50 meters. About 1,000 spectators attended the women's meet despite inclement weather.HELEN STEPHENS BREAKS U.S. RECORD IN 50-METER DASH - Fulton Flash Wins Three A.A.U. Titles In Meet https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-helen-stephens-b/154169709/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch 28 Aug 2024 14 13 Feb 1936Venzke Sets World Record in Beating Cunningham - Five Marks Bettered In A.A.U. Carnival https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-venzke-sets-worl/154169248/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch 28 Aug 2024 15 23 Feb 1936 Medal summary Men 60 m Ralph Metcalfe 6.7 600 m Edward O'Brien 1:21.0 1000 m Charles Hornbostel 2:29.0 1500 m Gene Venzke 3:49.9 5000 m Norman Bright 15:00.0 65 m hurdles Sam Allen 8.7 3000 m steeplechaseRun without a water jump Joe McCluskey 8:57.1 High jump Ed Burke 2.05 m Pole vault David Hunn 4.14 m Long jump Sam Richardson CAN 7.39 m Ed Gordon 22 11.125 Shot put Dimitri Zaitz 15.86 m Weight throw Irving Folwartshny 17.71 m 1500 m walk Charles Eschenbach 6:18.1 Women 50 m Helen Stephens 6.4 200 m Annette Rogers 27.9 50 m hurdles Tidye Pickett 7.9 High jump Annette Rogers 1.56 m Standing long jump Helen Stephens 2.55 m Shot put Helen Stephens 12.67 m Basketball throw Nan Gindele 94 4.75 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 Notes 1936 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Category:Track and field competitions in New York City Category:Sports competitions in St. Louis USA Indoor Track and Field Championships USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Category:Track and field competitions in Missouri Category:Events at Madison Square Garden