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1914 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

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1914 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
DatesMarch 2
Host cityNew York City, New York, United States
Venue22nd Regiment Armory
LevelSenior
TypeIndoor
Events9
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The 1914 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 2. Women's championships were not officially held until 1927.[1][2]

Two world records and five championship records were set. The Irish American Athletic Club won the team competition.[3]

Medal summary

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Men

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
75 yards Alvah Meyer 7.6
300 yards Alvah Meyer 32.2
600 yards Thomas Halpin 1:13.4
1000 yards Abel Kiviat 2:15.4
2 miles Harry Smith 9:18.0
70 yards hurdles John Eller 9.4
High jump Eugene Jennings 1.85 m
Standing long jump Platt Adams 3.32 m
Pole vault for distance Platt Adams 28 ft 01⁄2 in (8.54 m)
Shot put[a] Pat McDonald 37 ft 7 in (11.45 m)
Weight throw for height Pat McDonald 15 ft 9 in (4.8 m)
2 miles walk Richard Remer 14:21.8

References

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  1. ^ "UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  2. ^ "UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  3. ^ "OLD RECORDS GO IN A.A.U. GAMES". The New York Times. 3 Mar 1914. p. 10. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
Results

Notes

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  1. ^ Implement was 24 pounds (11 kg)
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