1961 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
| 1961 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23–24 June (men) 1–2 July (women) |
| Host city | New York City, New York (men) Gary, Indiana (women) |
| Venue | Downing Stadium (men) Gilroy Field (women) |
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The 1961 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships were organized by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and served as the national championships in outdoor track and field for the United States.
The men's edition was held at Downing Stadium in New York City, New York, and it took place 23–24 June. The women's meet was held separately at the Gilroy Field in Gary, Indiana, on 1–2 July.
At the men's championships, the weather was clear despite threats of rain, and Frank Budd set a world record of 9.2 seconds in the 100 yards. 20,000 people attended on the final day of the race. In the women's competition, a record 51 clubs competed and the Mayor Daley Youth Foundation won the meet overall.