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National AAU Track & Field Championships in Bakersfield, California. Jim Ryun set a world record in the Mile run, 3:51.1 which lasted for eight years. The mark remained the American record until the Dream Mile in 1981, also on Wide World of Sports. July 1 A. J. Foyt and Dan Gurney win the Le Mans 24-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance. Jim McKay Phil Hill
The AAU conducted its first event, championships for boxing, fencing, and wrestling, on April 6, 1888, at New York City's Metropolitan Opera House. The open USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships were organized by the AAU between 1888 and 1978. [5] [6] In 1923 the AAU sponsored the First American Track & Field championships for women.
Athletics Australia provided officials to conduct track and field events at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. 86 AA-registered athletes competed for Australia in the Games. [1] Athletics Australia is the national sporting organisation (NSO) recognised by Sport Australia for the sport of athletics in Australia. Founded in 1897, the organisation is ...
Jun. 30—The West Texas AAU National Qualifying Meet will kick off Thursday, where track and field athletes from across Region 18 will have the chance to qualify for the national meet in North ...
The 1975 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships were held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Organized by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), the competition took place on February 28 and served as the national championships in indoor track and field for the United States .
The AAU Junior Olympic Games originated from 'telegraphic' state track and field competitions. National Champions were determined through telephone and/or mail entries instead of head-to-head competition. In 1949, the AAU conducted its first 'live' national meet in Cleveland, Ohio – giving birth to the AAU Youth Sports Program.
The 1931 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 25.
Team United Stars, a local AAU Track and Field club, is looking for competitors and volunteers for its meet on Jun. 18.