List of USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners (men)

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The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual outdoor competition in the sport of athletics organised by USA Track & Field, which serves as the national championship for the sport in the United States. The venue of the championships is decided on an annual basis and several events are hosted separately.

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The earliest national champions were declared by the New York Athletic Club at their annual men's championships, starting in 1876. The National Association of Amateur Athletes of America was formed and organised the men's national championships from 1879 to 1888, followed by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) from 1888 to 1979. The men's and women's championships have been held jointly since 1976. Following professionalisation of the sport, the running of the national championships was taken over by The Athletics Congress of the USA (TAC) from 1980. TAC rebranded as USA Track & Field (USATF) in 1993. The national championships served as the United States Olympic Trials (track and field) in 1920, 1928, 1932, and from 1992 onwards. Olympic Trials were held separately in other years, and winners at the trial event were not declared national champions. [1] [2] [3]

The national championships for cross country and road running are held separately from the main track and field competition.

Men

100 metres

US National Championship winners in men's 100-meter dash and 100-yard dash
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
1879–1888
NAAAA
  • 1879: Beverly Value
    • 10 38
  • 1880-81: Lon Myers
    • 10.4
    • 10 14
  • 1882-83: Arthur Waldron
    • NT
    • 10 14
  • 1884-86ro: Malcolm Ford
    • 10.8*
    • 10.6
    • 10.4
  • 1887: Charles Sherrill
    • 10.4
  • 1888Note 1: Fred Westing
    • 10.4
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Distance: Until 1927 the event was over 100 yards, and again from 1929-31
  • ro: In 1886 the event was won after a run-off
  • *: Penalized one yard for false start
  • G1: Race was won by Don Quarrie (Jamaica) competing as a guest

200 metres

US National Championship winners in men's 200-meter dash
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
1879–1888
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • *USA: Leading American athlete

400 metres

US National Championship winners in men's 400-meter dash
1876-1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980-1992
The Athletics Congress
1992 onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

800 metres

US National Championship winners in the men's 800-meter run
1876–2016
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

1500 metres

US National Championship winners in men's 1500-meter run or mile
1876–78
New York Athletic Club
1879–88
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–92
The Athletics Congress
1993-onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • M: Denotes that the race was run over a mile rather than 1500 m
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996 & 2000 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5000 metres

US National Championship winners in Men's 5000 m, 2 miles or 3 miles
1878–2016
Notes
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

10,000 metres

US National Championship winners in men's 10,000-meter run
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
  • 1876–79: Not held
1879–1888
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Distance: Until 1924 the event was 5 miles; from 1925–27 and from 1929–31 it was over 6 miles.

5K run

USA Championship winners in the men's 5K run

8K run

USA Championship winners in the men's 8K run

10K run

USA Championship winners in the men's 10K run

7 miles

12K run

15K run

USA Championship winners in the men's 15K run
Distance was 10 miles from 1899 to 1932

10 miles

USA Championship winners in the men's 10-mile run

20K run

USA Championship winners in the men's 20K run

Half marathon

USA Championship winners in the men's half marathon

25K run

USA Championship winners in the men's 25K run
Distance was 15 miles from 1925 to 1932

30K run

USA Championship winners in the men's 30K run
Distance was 20 miles from 1930 to 1932

Marathon

US National Championship winners in men's Marathon
1925-1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field

50K run

Champions from USATF [4]

50 miles

Champions from USATF [5]

100K run

Champions from USATF [6]

100 miles

Champions from GBR Athletics [7]

24-hour run

Champions from USATF [8]

3000 metres steeplechase

US National Championship winners in men's steeplechase
1889–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • 2 mile steeplechase in 1889–1919, 1921–27, 1929–31, 1953–55 and 1957; 3000 m steeplechase otherwise.
  • The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

110 metres hurdles

US National Championship winners in men's 110 m/120 yd hurdles
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
1879–1888
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • 120 yd hurdles 1876–1927, 1929–31, 1953–55, 1957–58, 1961–63, 1965–67 and 1969–71; 110 m hurdles otherwise.
  • First place was shared in 1969 and 1977.
  • The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

200 metres hurdles

US National Championship winners in men's 200 m/220 yd hurdles
1879–1888
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
Notes
  • In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • 220 yd hurdles 1887–1927, 1929–31, 1953–55, 1957–58, and 1961–62; 200 m hurdles otherwise.
  • The event was held on a straight track in various years, depending on the host facility

400 metres hurdles

US National Championship winners in men's 400 m/440 yd hurdles
1914–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–present
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • 440 yd hurdles 1914–27, 1929–31, 1953–55, 1957–58, 1961–63, 1965–67, 1969–71 and 1973; 400 m hurdles otherwise.
  • The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

High jump

US National Championship winners in men's high jump
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
1879–1888
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993-onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932 and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pole vault

US National Championship winners in men's pole vault
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
1879–1888
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pole vault for distance

Long jump

US National Championship winners in men's long jump
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
1879–1888
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Triple jump

US National Champions in men's triple jump
1888-1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980-1992
The Athletics Congress
1993-onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shot put

US National Championship winners in men's shot put
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
1879–1888
NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discus throw

US National Championship winners in men's discus throw
1897–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993-onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials,
    otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discus throw – Greek style

Hammer throw

US National Championship winners in men's hammer throw
1876–1878
New York Athletic Club
1879–1888 – NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993-onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
  • OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weight throw

US National Championship winners in men's weight throw
1876-1878 – NYAC
1879-1888 - NAAAA
1888-1979
Amateur Athletic Union

Javelin throw

US National Championship winners in men's javelin throw
1909–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993–onwards
USA Track & Field
Olympic Trials
  • The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notes
  • Kenneth Churchill had the longest throw in the 1932 competition (which doubled as the Olympic Trials), ahead of Malcolm Metcalf. However, Churchill qualified for the final only due to a late rule change by the U.S. Olympic Committee, allowing eight rather than five finalists. As this rule change applied only to the Olympic Trials, Churchill is considered to have won at the Trials and Metcalf at the national championships, even though they were the same meet.

Pentathlon

USA Championship winners in men's pentathlon

All-Around

USA Championship winners in men's All-Around
1879-1888 - NAAAA
1888–1979
Amateur Athletic Union

Decathlon

US National Championship winners in men's decathlon
1915–1979
Amateur Athletic Union
1980–1992
The Athletics Congress
1993-onwards
USA Track & Field
Notes
  • The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
  • 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

  1. UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN 1943-). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  2. UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN 1876-1942). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  3. UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  4. USA 50 km (Road/Track) Champions. USATF. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  5. USA 50 mi. Road/Track Champions. USATF. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  6. USA 100 km Champions. USATF. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  7. USA Championships (Men 1943-). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  8. USA 24 hr. (Road/Track) Champions. USATF. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
Champions 1876–2006