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.
At the championships, Bill Dwyer won the men's 60 yards in what was described as the "most solid victory" in 20 years.
Medal summary
Men 60 yards Bill Dwyer 6.2 600 yards Dave Bolen 1:11.6 1000 yards Bob Mealey 2:13.9 Mile run 4:11.2 Neil Pratt 3 miles 14:08.1 Fred Wilt 60 yards hurdles Harrison Dillard 7.2 High jump Richard Phillips 2.01 m Pole vault Richmond "Boo" Morcom 4.46 m Long jump Herb Douglas 7.60 m Shot put Wilbur Thompson 16.71 m Weight throw Sam Felton 17.67 m 1 mile walk Henry Laskau 6:29.5
Women 50 yards Dolores Dwyer 6.4 220 yards Mae Faggs 25.9 50 yards hurdles Bernice Robinson 7.2 High jump Nancy Cowperthwaite-Phillips 1.40 m Standing long jump Nancy Cowperthwaite-Phillips 2.52 m Shot put Ramona Massey 11.65 m Basketball throw Ottilie Barth
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Results