1910 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships explained

1910 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Colour:
  1. A9F5A9
Host City:New York City, New York, United States
Dates:October 31-November 1
Stadium:Madison Square Garden
Level:Senior
Type:Indoor
Events:19
Previous:1909
Next:1911

The 1910 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 Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, and they took place October 31-November 1. Women's championships were not officially held until 1927.[1] [2]

At the championships, Harry Gissing won the 600 yards and the 1000 yards. In the 600, Gissing beat a late challenge by Melvin Sheppard by 2 yards.[3] [4] [5]

Medal summary

Men

60 yards6.8
75 yards7
150 yards16
300 yards34.2
600 yards1:14.0
1000 yards2:20.0
2 miles9:36.2
70 yards hurdles9.4
440 yards hurdles57
High jump1.88 m
Standing high jump
Pole vault3.56 m3.56 m
Pole vault for distance
Standing long jump3.31 m
Triple jump14.70 m
Standing triple jump
Shot put (12 lbs)
Shot put (24 lbs)
Weight throw for height
3 miles walk22:23.6

References

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN) . GBR Athletics . 9 August 2024.
  2. Web site: UNITED STATES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) . GBR Athletics . 9 August 2024.
  3. Web site: TWO NEW NATIONAL INDOOR HURDLE CHAMPIONS. . The Boston Globe . 11 Sep 2024 . 7 . 2 Nov 1910.
  4. Web site: Gissing Beat Sheppard In 1000 Yard Championship . Trenton Evening Times . 11 Sep 2024 . 8 . 1 Nov 1910.
  5. Web site: GISSING IS AGAIN VICTORIOUS OVER MEL. SHEPPARD . The News . 11 Sep 2024 . 2 . 2 Nov 1910.