1957 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

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"