1961 NCAA track and field championships
International athletics championship event
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The 1961 NCAA Track and Field Championships were contested June 16−17 at the 40th annual NCAA-sanctioned track meet to determine the individual and team national champions of men's collegiate track and field events in the United States. This year's meet was hosted by the University of Pennsylvania at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia.[1][2]
DatesJune 16−17, 1961
Host city
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania| 1961 NCAA Track and Field Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 16−17, 1961 |
| Host city | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Venue | Franklin Field University of Pennsylvania |
← 1960 1962 → | |
USC claimed the team national championship, the Trojans' 21st team title.
Team Result
- Note: Top 10 only
- (H) = Hosts
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
 |
USC | 65 |
 |
Oregon | 47 |
 |
Villanova | 40 |
| 4 | San José State | 204⁄5 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 191⁄4 |
| 6 | Abilene Christian Michigan | 18 |
| 7 | Occidental | 15 |
| 8 | Arizona | 14 |
| 9 | Cal Poly−San Luis Obispo | 131⁄4 |
| 10 | Harvard UCLA | 13 |