1918 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

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1918 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
DatesMarch 18
Host city New York City, New York, United States
Venue 22nd Regiment Armory
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LevelSenior
TypeIndoor
Events12
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The 1918 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.

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The men's championships were held at the 22nd Regiment Armory in New York City, New York, and they took place March 18. Women's championships were not officially held until 1927. [1] [2]

At the championships, Joie Ray equalled the world record for 1000 yards. He beat Mike Devanney by 25 yards. Ray split the half-mile in 1:57 during that race, which was considered a feature of the championships. It was the last time that a 5 miles race was held at the indoor championships. [3]

Medal summary

Men

EventGoldSilverBronze
60 yards William Ganzenmueller 6.8
300 yards Sherman Landers 32.4
600 yards Marvin Gustavson 1:17.0
1000 yards Joie Ray 2:14.0
2 miles Edward Garvey 9:40.0
5 miles Charles Pores 25:281⁄5
70 yards hurdles Harold Barron 9.6
High jump Egon Erickson 1.78 m
Standing high jump Leo Goehring 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Standing long jump Sam Kronman 3.11 m
Shot put Douglas Sinclair 13.07 m
2 miles walk Richard Remer 14:27.2

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References

  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. ↑ "JOIE RAY EQUALS WORLD'S RECORD". The Evening Herald. 18 Mar 1918. p. 6. Retrieved 9 Sep 2024.
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