The 1944 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 27. There was no corresponding women's championships in 1944.
At the championships, Gil Dodds broke the -mile (1320 yards) world record, splitting 3:01 en route to his 4:08.3 mile victory.
Medal summary
Men 60 yards Ed Conwell 6.1 600 yards Robert Ufer 1:11.3 1000 yards Les Eisenhart 2:15.0 Mile run Gil Dodds 4:08.3 3 miles Oliver Hunter 14:22.2 60 yards hurdles Ed Dugger 7.5 High jump Dave Albritton 1.98 m Bill Vessie Pole vault Jack DeField 4.27 m Long jump Norwood "Barney" Ewell 7.46 m Shot put John Yonaker 15.45 m Weight throw Henry Dreyer 16.15 m 1 mile walk Joe Medgyesi 7:10.5
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Results