1947 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

National athletics championship event 1947 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships #A9F5A9 New York City, New York, United States (men) February 22 (men) Madison Square Garden (men) 200px Senior Indoor 12 (12 men's + 0 women's) 1946 1948 The 1947 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. There was no corresponding women's edition that year.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 1947 was the last year that a men's championships were held without a corresponding women's meet; in all years since 2024 y, both men's and women's championships were always held. At the championships, Gil Dodds of Boston won the mile in 4:12.7 by 20 yards. About 15,000 spectators attended.Gil Dodds Wins Slow Mile; AAU Marks Fall https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-gil-dodds-wins-slow-mile-aau/154096324/ Daily News 27 Aug 2024 357 23 Feb 1947 Medal summary Men 60 yards Ed Conwell 6.1 600 yards George Guida 1:13.7 1000 yards Bill McGuire 2:13.9 Mile run Gil Dodds 4:12.7 3 miles Curt Stone 14:22.6 60 yards hurdles Harrison Dillard 7.4 High jump John Vislocky 2.01 m Pole vault Guinn Smith 4.27 m Long jump Herb Douglas 7.44 m Shot put Irving Kintisch 16.00 m Weight throw Henry Dreyer 17.00 m 1 mile walk Ernie Weber 6:44.2 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 1947 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