1913 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships explained

1913 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Colour:
  1. A9F5A9
Host City:New York City, New York, United States
Dates:March 6
Stadium:22nd Regiment Armory
Level:Senior
Type:Indoor
Events:14
Previous:1911
Next:1914

The 1913 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 6. Women's championships were not officially held until 1927.[1] [2]

At the championships, Abel Kiviat won the 1000 yards in an American record, and then also won the 600 yards. The 2 miles walk was introduced for the first time.[3] [4] [5]

Medal summary

Men

75 yards7.8
300 yards33.2
600 yards1:15.2
1000 yards2:15.8
2 miles9:19.2
70 yards hurdles9.4
High jump1.85 m
Standing high jump
Standing long jump3.27 m
Triple jump14.29 m
Pole vault for distance
Shot put
Weight throw for height
2 miles walk14:32.6

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: KIVIAT STAR OF THE A.A.U. NEW YORK MEET . The Republican . 10 Sep 2024 . 14 . 7 Mar 1913.
  4. Web site: RECORDS BROKEN AT ATHLETIC MEET . The Evening Herald . 10 Sep 2024 . 6 . 7 Mar 1913.
  5. Web site: NEW CHAMPIONS MADE IN A.A.U. INDOOR GAME . Brooklyn Eagle . 11 Sep 2024 . 20 . 7 Mar 1913.