1949 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships explained

1949 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Colour:
  1. A9F5A9
Host City:New York City, New York, United States
Dates:February 19 (men)
March 26 (women)
Stadium:Madison Square Garden (men)
2nd Engineers Armory (women)
Level:Senior
Type:Indoor
Events:19 (12 men's + 7 women's)
Previous:1948
Next:1950

The 1949 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 19. The women's meet was held separately at the 2nd Engineers Armory on March 26.[1] [2]

At the championships, Bill Dwyer won the men's 60 yards in what was described as the "most solid victory" in 20 years.[3] [4] [5]

Medal summary

Men

60 yards6.2
600 yards1:11.6
1000 yards2:13.9
Mile run4:11.2
3 miles14:08.1
60 yards hurdles7.2
High jump2.01 m
Pole vault4.46 m
Long jump7.60 m
Shot put16.71 m
Weight throw17.67 m
1 mile walk6:29.5

Women

50 yards6.4
220 yards25.9
50 yards hurdles7.2
High jump1.40 m
Standing long jump2.52 m
Shot put11.65 m
Basketball throw

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: Dwyer Wins AAU Sprint Crown; Joyce Triumps in Prep 880, Mile . The Boston Globe . 27 Aug 2024 . 32 . 20 Feb 1949.
  4. Web site: Mae Faggs Sets National Mark For 220 Yards . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . 27 Aug 2024 . 29 . 27 Mar 1949.
  5. Web site: NATIONAL SENIOR WOMEN'S INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS . OFFICIAL TRACK AND FIELD HANDBOOK . 4 September 2024 . 102.