USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Current season, competition or edition: | |
Sport | Track and field |
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Founded | 1980 (USATF) 1876 (NYAC) |
Country | United States |
Related competitions | U.S. Olympic Trials |
Official website | USATF Official website |
The USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport. Since the year 1992, in the years which feature a Summer Olympics, World Athletics Championships, Pan American Games, NACAC Championships, or an IAAF Continental Cup, the championships serve as a way of selecting the best athletes for those competitions.
History
The history of the competition starts in 1876, when the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) decided to organize a national championships.[1] Having previously held the NYAC Spring and Fall Games. The seventh, eight, and ninth edition of the Fall Games became the country's first, second and third national track and field championships. The Amateur Championship of America (prior to N.A.A.A.) 1876 to 1878 were all held in Mott Haven, New York. April 22, 1879 N.A.A.A. was formed. The National Association of Amateur Athletes of America (N.A.A.A.), began sponsoring the meeting in 1879, and organized the championships up to 1887. Past N.A.A.A. presidents were 1879 George W Carr was elected president, 1880 & 1881 & 1882 A. H. Curtis was elected president, 1883 & 1884 & 1885 Gilbert H Badeu elected president, and 1887 Walter Storm was elected. At this point, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), a more powerful athletic organization, began to hold their own version of the national championships. Two national championships were held in 1888, but the NAAA disbanded after this. The NAAA Championships 1879 to 1888 were all held in New York. Sept 19, 1888 the First AAU Outdoor Championship was held in Detroit, MI. Sept 14, 1889 Second Annual AAU T&F Championship competition was held at Travers Island, NY. Oct 11, 1890 Third Annual AAU T&F National Championship competition was held at Washington, DC. The AAU was the sole organizer of the event for the next ninety years.[1] In 1923, the AAU also sponsored the first American Track & Field championships for women.
As a result of the Sports Act of 1978, the AAU no longer had power over Olympic sports in the United States. A spin-off group, The Athletics Congress, held its first national track and field championships in 1980. The Athletics Congress was renamed USA Track & Field in 1993, and they have organized the annual championships ever since.[1]
2020 Olympic Trials Held 2021
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and the TrackTown USA Local Organizing Committee announced the release of the updated competition schedule for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, that will take place June 18-27, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.[2]
Events
The following athletics events are currently featured on the national championships' program:
- Sprint: 100 m, 200 m, 400 m
- Middle distance track events: 800 m, 1500 m
- Long distance track events: 5000 m, 10,000 m
- Hurdles: 100 m hurdles, 110 m hurdles, 400 m hurdles, 3000 m steeplechase
- Jumps: long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault
- Throws: shot put, discus, hammer, javelin
- Combined events: heptathlon, decathlon
- Walks: 20 km walk (road) / 20000 m walk (track)
In earlier editions before 1974, running distances were often measured in yards. All races were in yards until 1928. From then on, races were measured in meters for Olympic years and yards for other years, except 1933 to 1951 inclusive and 1959. In the early years, the 220 yard hurdles were included for many years in lieu of the 440 yard hurdles. The 220 yard hurdles were first included 1887 through 1962. USATF website lists Past Outdoor Champions (all events) on the statistic section of their website.[3]
The cover page of the 1888 Program states "First Annual Championship Games Amateur Athletic Union of the United States".[4]
Editions
Split gender editions
The track surface changed over these years. Synthetic tracks were used in the men's editions in 1963 (rubber), 1965, 1969, 1971, 1972 and from 1974 on. The tracks in the other years were cinders, sometimes with a mix of brick (1967, 1970 and 1973). 1923 was the First AAU Women’s National Championship.
Men only editions
NAAA National Championships (prior to AAU) 1879 to 1888
In 1888 there was both a NAAA and AAU Championships. Competitions were held at various athletic clubs grounds.
1888 Manhattan AC grounds, New York city Oct. 13, 1888
1887 Manhattan AC grounds, New York city Sept 17, 1887
1886-2 NYAC grounds, Mott Haven, NY Sept 18, 1886
1886-1 Staten Island AC grounds, West Brighton, Staten Island June 26, 1886
1885 Manhattan AC grounds, New York city June 13 or 18, 1885
1884 Williamsburg AC grounds, Brooklyn Sept 28, 1884
1883 NYAC grounds, Mott Haven, NY June 3, 1883
1882 Polo grounds, New York city June 10, 1882
1881 NYAC grounds, Mott Haven, NY Sept 24, 1881
1880 NYAC grounds, Mott Haven, NY Sept 25, 1880
1879 NYAC grounds, Mott Haven, NY Sept 27, 1879 [4]
Amateur National Championships (prior to NAAA) 1876 to 1879
In 1879 the meet doubled at the 1st AAU Championship.
1878 Mott Haven, NY Oct 12, 1878
1877 Mott Haven, NY Sept 8, 1877
1876 Mott Haven, NY Sept 30, 1876 [5]
The 1876 Amateur Championship included the following winners: Frederick C Saportas (100), Edward Merritt (440), Harold Lambe (Canadian) (880 and mile), George Hitchcock (120 hurdles), H Edwards Fickens (HJ), Isaiah Frazier (LJ), Harry Buermeyer (SP), William Buckingham Curtis(HT), and D M Stern & Charles Connor (Walks).[9]
Records
- ^ Tyson Gay ran 9.75 at the 2013 Des Moines edition, but his performance was annulled after the race for doping.[11][12]
Most successful athletes
By event
See also
- USA Track & Field Indoor Championships
- United States Olympic Trials (track and field)
- USA Marathon Championships
- USA Half Marathon Championships
- USA Cross Country Championships
References
- ^ a b c The United States' National Championships In Track & Field Athletics: Introduction. Track and Field News. Retrieved on 2009-09-19.
- ^ USATF. https://www.usatf.org/news/2021/usatf-announces-updated-2020-u-s-olympic-team-tria//] Retrieved Feb 26, 2021
- ^ USATF Resources. [1] Retrieved Oct. 23, 2020
- ^ Detroit Historical Society.[2] Retrieved Oct. 23, 2020
- ^ "USA Track & Field - 2015 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene". Usatf.org. June 15, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ "USA Track & Field - 2014 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Sacramento". Usatf.org. October 29, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- ^ "Archives". Los Angeles Times. June 17, 1988.
- ^ "Los Angeles Sports Council – L.A. Facilities". Lasports.org. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- ^ Archive. [3] Retrieved Dec 16, 2020
- ^ "USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Records". USATF. January 1, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ Kirby Lee (June 22, 2013). "World-leading wins from Gay, Gardner and Day at US Championships". IAAF. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ Nick Zaccardi (May 2, 2014). "Tyson Gay returns Olympic silver medal with doping ban". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Karen Rosen (June 25, 2022). "Kerley cruises to speedy 100m triumph at US Championships". World Athletics. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Sha'Carri Richardson clocks world-leading 10.71s in 100m heat". geosuper.tv. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Lyles, Thomas and Holloway dash to world leads at US Olympic Trials". World Athletics. June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Madeline Ryan (July 10, 2023). "Thomas and Benjamin make statements at US Championships". World Athletics. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Madeline Ryan (July 9, 2023). "McLaughlin-Levrone cruises to 400m win at US Championships". World Athletics. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Jessie Gabriel (June 30, 2024). "McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world 400m hurdles record at US Trials". World Athletics. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "ATHING MU CLAIMS US OLYMPIC TRIALS 800M CHAMPIONSHIPS IN RECORD TIME". trackalerts.com. June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Jessi Gabriel (June 25, 2024). "Richardson, Lyles, Crouser and Hall earn Olympic berths at US Trials". World Athletics. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Jessie Gabriel (June 30, 2024). "McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world 400m hurdles record at US Trials". World Athletics. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "2022 USAs Day 4 Men's Distance Recap: Grant Fisher Runs A Masterful 5000m, Bryce Hoppel Comes Out On Top In 800m". letsrun.com. June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "2024 Olympic Trials Results". results.usatf.org. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Rupp wins trials 10K with meet-record 27:25.33, Tegenkamp and Ritzenhein also make US team". The Washington Post. June 22, 2012. Retrieved June 23, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ "Karissa Schweizer Outduels Alicia Monson to Win Her First USATF National Title". letsrun.com. May 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Jessie Gabriel (June 30, 2024). "McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world 400m hurdles record at US Trials". World Athletics. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Olympic Trials Results". results.usatf.org. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "400m Hurdles Results". watchathletics.com. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Jessie Gabriel (June 30, 2024). "McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world 400m hurdles record at US Trials". World Athletics. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "3000m Steeplechase Results". flashresults.com. June 28, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- ^ "2024 Olympic Trials Results". results.usatf.org. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "High Jump Results". www.flashresults.com. June 26, 2011. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ "High Jump Results". flashresults.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ Parker Morse (June 27, 2010). "Lowe jumps 2.05m, wins over Iowa: USATF Nationals Day 3". IAAF. Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ Roy Jordan (July 28, 2019). "Kendricks tops 6.06m in Des Moines". IAAF. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ Roy Jordan (June 27, 2021). "Holloway, Thomas, Benjamin and Price shine on superb day in Eugene". World Athletics. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Roy Jordan (July 3, 2016). "Reese's big leap highlights early action at US Olympic Trials". IAAF. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Karen Rosen (June 26, 2022). "McLaughlin breaks world 400m hurdles record with 51.41 at US Championships". World Athletics. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Crouser smashes world shot put record with 23.37m in Eugene". World Athletics. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Karen Rosen (June 27, 2022). "Steiner storms to 200m win at US Championships". World Athletics. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Jessi Gabriel (June 25, 2024). "Richardson, Lyles, Crouser and Hall earn Olympic berths at US Trials". World Athletics. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Roy Jordan (June 21, 2021). "Bromell back to his best while Felix and Winkler make history in Eugene". World Athletics. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ Roy Jordan (June 27, 2021). "Holloway, Thomas, Benjamin and Price shine on superb day in Eugene". World Athletics. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ USA Outdoor Track & Field Champions Men's Javelin Throw Archived 2012-09-18 at the Wayback Machine. USATF. Retrieved on 2009-09-28.
- ^ Parker Morse (June 26, 2010). "Patterson, Felix steal the show: USATF Nationals, Day 1 & 2". IAAF. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ "Decathlon Results". USATF. June 23, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ Ed Gordon (July 1, 2012). "Marritt hurdles world-leading 12.93, Felix blazes 21.69 in Eugene – U.S. Olympic Trials, Day 7". IAAF. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ^ a b c "USA Outdoor Track & Field Champions Women's 20 km Race Walk". USATF. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- Champions
- United States Championships (Women). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-06-28.
- United States Championships (Men 1876-1942). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-06-28.
- United States Championships (Men 1943-). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-06-28.
External links
- Official website from USATF
- A brief history of the US national championship Archived October 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine from Track & Field News
- Past results from Track & Field News
- [7] Past Champions from USATF
- [8] Past Locations of Championships (Back pages of USATF Outdoor Champions PDF).