1917 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

National athletics championship event 1917 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships #A9F5A9 New York City, New York, United States March 17 22nd Regiment Armory 200px Senior Indoor 10 1916 1918 The 1917 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 17. 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, John Overton of Yale defended his 1000 yards title, beating Joie Ray by 15 yards. In general, athletes from the West Coast outperformed those from the east coast.OVERTON BEATS RAY AND BREAKS RECORD https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-new-york-times-overton-beats-ray-and/154957730/ The New York Times 9 Sep 2024 22 18 Mar 1917 Medal summary Men 60 yards Jo Loomis 6.4 300 yards Andrew Kelly 31.4 600 yards Earl Eby 1:14.2 1000 yards John Overton 2:14.0 2 miles John Ryan 10:04.2 5 miles Heywood Holden 25:354 5 70 yards hurdles Earl Thomson CAN 9.4 Arthur Engels High jump Jo Loomis 1.88 m Standing high jump William Taylor 5 1.125 Standing long jump J. C. Hoskins 3.23 m Shot put Patrick McDonald 14.51 m 2 miles walk Richard Remer 13:59.2 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 Category:USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Category:March 1917 sports events in the United States Category:1917 in the sport of athletics Category:Sports competitions in Manhattan Category:1917 in sports in New York City Category:Track and field competitions in New York City Category:1910s in Manhattan