1957 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

1957 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
DatesJune 20–22
Host cityDayton, Ohio
Shaker Heights, Ohio
United States
VenueWelcome Stadium
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The 1957 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships men's competition took place between June 20–22 at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio. The high jump apron at Welcome Stadium was made of asphalt to the surprise of Olympic Champion Charles Dumas who brought long spikes. After a visit to a local shoe store, Dumas went on to win at 6'10¼"

The men's edition was described as "one of the worst-organized meets in AAU history" by Track & Field News, with many officiating errors, timing errors, incorrect staggers in the 220 and 440 yards, and poor weather.

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