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1920 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships

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1920 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
DatesMarch 13
Host cityNew York City, New York, United States
Venue22nd Regiment Armory
LevelSenior
TypeIndoor
Events11
1919
1921

The 1920 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 13. Women's championships were not officially held until 1927.[1][2]

At the championships, Joie Ray defended his 1000 yards title despite a late challenge from Homer Baker. A tug of war championship was also contested, won by Åland Athletic Club of New York.[3]

Medal summary

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Men

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
60 yards Loren Murchison 6.4
300 yards Loren Murchison 32.0
600 yards Earl Eby 1:16.0
1000 yards Joie Ray 2:15.2
2 miles Harry Helm 9:34.6
70 yards hurdles Walker Smith 9.2
High jump Walter Whalen 1.92 m
Standing high jump Ben Adams 5 ft 1 in (1.54 m)
Standing long jump Irving Reed 3.15 m
Shot put Patrick McDonald 13.79 m
1 mile walk Joseph Pearman 6:39.0

References

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  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 Easily Retains Title in 1,000-Yard Race". New-York Tribune. 14 Mar 1920. p. 20. Retrieved 9 Sep 2024.
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