History of US National Results

[Skyin' Brian]

an interesting page on the T&FN Website:
http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/tfn/ar ... Id=19&id=1

it lists the results of every national championship since 1877
they also have other events on the site. some of the comments under the results are very interesting

[Scott Go Pre]

I think one of my ancestors was in the 1882 competition! I'm not sure if it is him though1

[wacky274]

anyone else go way down on the list and notice how they broke ties? a COIN TOSS!!! lol, imagine if that was the case now, things might be a lot different.

[Scott Go Pre]

What if the coin was caught by a bird or landed on the side? What would you do then?

[RoySloppy]

What if the coin was caught by a bird or landed on the side? What would you do then?

probably toss it again

[achtungpv]

What happened in '88? The '88 Olympic team was Bell, Olson, & Tarpenning. Were the Trials held separately from the NCs? Or are these results completely incorrect?

1988
Tampa, June 18
21 contestants, 12 finalists
1. Kory Tarpenning (NYAC) 18-6.50 5.65
2. Todd Cooper (AIA) 18-0.50 5.50
2. Pat Manson (Ks) 18-0.50 5.50
2. Scott Shaffer (NYAC) 18-0.50 5.50
5. Earl Bell (PCC) 17-8.50 5.40
5. Craig Hagan (unat) 17-8.50 5.40
7. Dean Starkey (Il) 17-8.50 5.40
8. Jeff Hanoch (Ok) 17-8.50 5.40
8. Steve Thaxton (unat) 17-8.50 5.40

[Skyin' Brian]

What happened in '88? The '88 Olympic team was Bell, Olson, & Tarpenning. Were the Trials held separately from the NCs? Or are these results completely incorrect?

1988
Tampa, June 18
21 contestants, 12 finalists
1. Kory Tarpenning (NYAC) 18-6.50 5.65
2. Todd Cooper (AIA) 18-0.50 5.50
2. Pat Manson (Ks) 18-0.50 5.50
2. Scott Shaffer (NYAC) 18-0.50 5.50
5. Earl Bell (PCC) 17-8.50 5.40
5. Craig Hagan (unat) 17-8.50 5.40
7. Dean Starkey (Il) 17-8.50 5.40
8. Jeff Hanoch (Ok) 17-8.50 5.40
8. Steve Thaxton (unat) 17-8.50 5.40

"It should also be noted that in the Olympic years of 1924, 1936 and 1948–88, the National Championships were held distinct from the Olympic Trials. The latter competition, of course, was the most important U.S. meet of the year, with many of the top athletes skipping the Nationals. "

the above paragraph is from the introduction on the tfn website to the lists. it can be found here: http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/tfn/di ... jsp?id=257

at the top of that page is the link to all of the lists posted so far. all the running events are posted and some field events

[achtungpv]

"It should also be noted that in the Olympic years of 1924, 1936 and 1948–88, the National Championships were held distinct from the Olympic Trials. The latter competition, of course, was the most important U.S. meet of the year, with many of the top athletes skipping the Nationals. "

the above paragraph is from the introduction on the tfn website to the lists. it can be found here: http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/tfn/di ... jsp?id=257

at the top of that page is the link to all of the lists posted so far. all the running events are posted and some field events

Ah ha, so it does pay to read the fine print.

[PVGIRL]

just wanted to say that my dad is the 1968 champ!! It's weird to see his name on those lists, but also fun!!!!

[Bruce Caldwell]

What happened in '88? The '88 Olympic team was Bell, Olson, & Tarpenning. Were the Trials held separately from the NCs? Or are these results completely incorrect?


8. Steve Thaxton (unat) 17-8.50 5.40

WOW Steve Thaxton former vaulter and then the Chiropractor on the road for Guns and Roses!!!

[Bruce Caldwell]

http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/tfn/ar ... Id=19&id=1

LOOKat the list and from 1975 to 1990 Earl Bell was on the list with exception to two of the years

Way to go EARL BELL

www.bellathletics.com

[Skyin' Brian]

just wanted to say that my dad is the 1968 champ!! It's weird to see his name on those lists, but also fun!!!!

i bet he had fun beating up on bob seagren and company that day